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Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM
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Canon · f/1.4 · Canon RF mount

Canon RF 24mm F1.4 L VCM

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Mount
KEY FACTS
BrandCanon
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Pro BrandingL
Lens MountCanon RF
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

Brand
Canon
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
L
Lens Mount
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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
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Canon EOS R
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
A 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.

Physical

Lens Weight
515 g
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
24 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.4
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
24 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes