Canon Europe has officially launched the RF 20mm F1.4L VCM, a fast, ultra-wide prime lens that expands the company’s hybrid lens lineup for professional video and photo use. Engineered for full-frame RF-mount cameras, this new L-series lens combines outstanding optical quality with hybrid-ready features tailored to modern content creators.
With a 94° diagonal angle of view and a bright f/1.4 aperture, the RF 20mm F1.4L VCM excels in both dramatic wide-angle photography and low-light videography. Canon has integrated advanced optics into the compact 519g build, including two aspheric elements, one Super UD lens, two UD elements, and a Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) lens to correct chromatic aberrations and maintain edge-to-edge clarity. A circular 11-blade aperture produces beautifully smooth bokeh, giving video content a cinematic feel.
One of the key features of the lens is its seamless functionality for hybrid creators. The clickless Iris Ring allows for fluid, precise aperture control in 1/32 steps during filming, while the VCM (Voice Coil Motor) ensures swift and nearly silent autofocus, with minimal focus breathing – an essential for video professionals. This makes the RF 20mm F1.4L VCM a natural choice for establishing shots, landscapes, interiors, and even handheld documentary-style footage.
Canon has designed the lens to match the rest of its hybrid RF F1.4L prime range in size, weight, and operation. With consistent colour reproduction, identical filter thread sizes, and shared physical dimensions, switching between focal lengths is quick and straightforward, reducing complications during multi-camera shoots or in post-production colour grading.
Durability is key to any L-series lens, and the RF 20mm F1.4L VCM is no exception. It features robust weather-sealing, a 67mm front filter thread, a rear gel filter holder, and customisable control elements like a Lens Control Button and Control Ring for personalised operation.
Canon’s new addition reinforces its commitment to hybrid professionals looking for tools that deliver premium performance across both video and stills. Whether capturing a sprawling skyline at twilight or shooting a fast-paced travel vlog, the RF 20mm F1.4L VCM is ready to meet the creative challenge.
Specifications:
• Focal length: 20mm (full-frame)
• Maximum aperture: f/1.4
• Angle of view: 94° (diagonal)
• Lens construction: 2 aspheric, 1 Super UD, 2 UD, 1 BR element
• Coatings: ASC, SWC, Super Spectra
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.2 metres
• Aperture: 11-blade circular diaphragm
• Autofocus: Voice Coil Motor (VCM)
• Control features: Iris Ring, Control Ring, Lens Control Button
• Filter support: 67mm front filter, rear gel holder
• Dimensions: 76.5mm (diameter) x 99.3mm (length)
• Weight: 519g
• Weather resistance: Yes (L-series standard)
Price and Availability:
The Canon RF 20mm F1.4L VCM is available from authorised retailers now at a suggested retail price of £1,729.99 / $1,999.99. For more information and to explore Canon’s full hybrid lens line-up, visit the official Canon Europe product page at Canon Europe.
