Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens

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.

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

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.