Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM
Canon · 24 mm · f/1.4 · L
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
80
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Exceptionally sharp across full-frame at f/1.4 with elite optical performance
+Hybrid design with VCM rear focus motor delivers silent, fast autofocus ideal for both stills and video
+Manual iris ring enables smooth, stepless aperture control during video capture
+Compact, lightweight form factor (515g) with L-series durability and weather sealing
+Minimal focus breathing (1.0% with correction) and beautiful bokeh rendering from 11-blade diaphragm
+Versatile 24mm focal length ideal for landscapes, astrophotography, and establishing shots
Worth Knowing
−No optical image stabilization; relies on camera IBIS which varies by model
−Requires lens correction profiles to achieve best optical performance, particularly for distortion control
−Reliance on software correction adds post-processing dependency vs. optical-only solutions
−VCM requires power to hold focus position, causing slight internal noise when lens is off camera
General | |
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About This LensA powerful wide-angle lens that is lightweight and packed with still and video shooting features, including the durability and quality you expect with a Canon "L-Series" lens. The Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM Lens is remarkably sharp across the entire full-frame image circle at f/1.4, placing this lens in an elite class. This is one of the company's new hybrid lenses: elite L-series optics aimed at both stills photographers and filmmakers in equal measure, with the inclusion of fast and quiet autofocus motors and an Iris (aperture) ring to adjust the aperture smoothly on the fly. | |
| Brand | Canon |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | L |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Canon RF |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Canon EOS R |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical100/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 515 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 77 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 99 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 67 mm |
Optics89/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 24 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.4 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 84° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 20 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 11020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 24 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.17x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 15 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 1 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 2 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |