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- Brand: Canon
- Model: RF Lens
- SKU: 6907C002
- UPC: 013803382297
Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM
Fast Wide-Angle L-Series Prime with Hybrid VCM & Nano USM AF for Stills and Video
Overview
The Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM is a fast, full-frame wide-angle prime lens designed to satisfy the demands of both professional still photographers and video creators. Its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture and 11-blade diaphragm allow for confident low-light shooting and beautifully smooth bokeh, making it a compelling choice for night scenes, astrophotography, events, environmental portraits, and cinematic wide shots.
Built from the ground up as a hybrid lens, the RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM incorporates a rear Voice Coil Motor (VCM) focus system working together with a Nano USM floating autofocus system to deliver highly precise, near-silent AF performance. A dedicated manual iris ring and responsive focus ring with full-time manual override provide tactile control that’s especially appreciated by video shooters and gimbal operators who need to adjust exposure and focus on the fly without diving into camera menus.
Optically, this L-series prime employs two Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements and one aspherical element within a design of 15 elements in 11 groups, helping to minimize chromatic and spherical aberrations while maintaining high resolution and contrast across the frame. The glass is treated with a sophisticated combination of Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC), Sub Wavelength Coating (SWC), and fluorine coatings to significantly reduce ghosting and flare and protect exposed surfaces from water, oil, and smudging.
As part of Canon’s L-series, the RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM offers a robust, weather-sealed construction designed to withstand dust and moisture in demanding environments. Weighing approximately 1.1 lb (515 g) and featuring a 67mm front filter thread plus an attachable rear gel filter holder, this lens fits effortlessly into professional RF kits for landscape, astro, documentary, and high-end video productions.
Key Features
Full-Frame 24mm Wide-Angle Prime
Classic 24mm field of view on full-frame RF cameras, ideal for landscapes, architecture, street scenes, environmental portraits, and immersive establishing shots for video work.
Ultra-Fast f/1.4 Aperture
A bright f/1.4 maximum aperture enables excellent low-light performance and strong subject separation, providing shallow depth of field and smooth, creamy bokeh for both stills and video, even at night or indoors.
Hybrid VCM & Nano USM AF System
Combines a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) rear focus system with a Nano USM floating AF system to deliver fast, accurate, and nearly silent autofocus performance that’s well suited to high-resolution stills and critical video work alike.
Manual Iris Ring & Full-Time Focus
A dedicated manual iris ring gives direct control over aperture for smooth exposure adjustments, complemented by a responsive focus ring with full-time manual override to fine-tune focus at any time, making the lens highly attractive to video shooters and focus pullers.
Advanced L-Series Optical Design
Uses two UD elements and one aspherical element in a 15-element, 11-group configuration to reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations, ensuring excellent sharpness, clarity, and contrast across the entire image area.
ASC, SSC, SWC & Fluorine Coatings
Multiple Canon coatings—ASC, SSC, and SWC—are used to significantly suppress ghosting and flare, while fluorine coatings help repel water and oil, making front and rear elements easier to clean and more resistant to smudging.
Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm
An 11-blade rounded aperture delivers smooth, circular bokeh and attractive rendering of out-of-focus highlights, elevating the look of night scenes, portraiture, and cinematic video sequences at wider apertures.
Weather-Sealed with Rear Gel Filter Holder
Robust L-series weather sealing protects against dust and moisture, while a standard 67mm front filter thread and attachable rear gel filter holder offer flexible filter options for landscape, astro, and video applications.
Technical Specifications – Lens
24mm (Full-Frame)
Maximum: f/1.4 | Minimum: f/16
Canon RF
Full-Frame
84°
9.4" / 23.9 cm
0.17x (approx. 1:5.88 reproduction ratio)
15 elements in 11 groups (including 2 UD & 1 aspherical element)
11, rounded
Autofocus (VCM rear focus + Nano USM floating AF)
No (lens-based IS not provided)
67 mm (front thread) + attachable rear gel filter holder
3 x 3.9" / 76.2 x 99.1 mm
1.1 lb / 515 g
Lens Specifications – Canon RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM
15 elements in 11 groups, including two UD elements and one aspherical element for improved image quality and reduced aberrations. Coated with ASC, SSC, SWC, and fluorine to suppress flare and ghosting while protecting the glass from moisture, oil, and smudging.
The combination of a rear Voice Coil Motor (VCM) and a Nano USM floating AF system is optimized for hybrid use, delivering precise, responsive, and quiet focusing suitable for modern Canon Dual Pixel AF systems in both stills and video.
A dedicated manual iris ring allows direct aperture adjustment from the lens barrel, enabling smooth control over depth of field and exposure during recording—especially helpful for cinematic work and gimbal setups where camera access is limited.
A customizable function button can be assigned to frequently used operations such as AF lock, switching AF patterns, or other supported commands, helping streamline operation and speed up on-set workflow.
A 9.4" (23.9 cm) minimum focus distance with up to 0.17x magnification supports compelling wide-angle close-ups—great for product shots, tabletop scenes, and immersive storytelling with pronounced perspective and depth.
Includes an attachable rear gel filter holder to accommodate cut gel filters, such as NDs or creative effects, without enlarging the front diameter. This is especially useful for long exposures, astro, and controlled video exposure outdoors.
As an L-series lens, the RF 24mm f/1.4L VCM is engineered with weather-resistant sealing to help protect against dust and moisture, making it a reliable tool for professional assignments in challenging environments and changing weather conditions.
A standard 67mm front filter size offers broad compatibility with commonly available ND, polarizing, and specialty filters, allowing seamless integration into existing filter kits and multi-lens RF setups.
Landscape and architectural photographers, astrophotographers, event and environmental portrait shooters, and hybrid creators who need a fast f/1.4 wide-angle L-series prime with manual iris control, advanced AF, and robust weather sealing for demanding Canon RF full-frame stills and video productions.