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Canon RF 14mm F/1.4 L VCM Hybrid Lens Announced

Canon has just announced a sixth hybrid lens to their premium RF-mount lens lineup: the RF 14mm F/1.4 L VCM. This new ultra-wide-angle lens covers full-frame image sensors, has a dedicated function button, and, since it does not have any front filter threads, features a rear insert-type filter slot. So, let’s take a closer look at this new compact and fun lens! Canon launched their Hybrid RF prime lens lineup in June 2024 with the RF 35mm F/1.4L VCM . Within a year, the company released 20mm, 24mm, and 50mm models. The latest addition was the RF 85mm F/1.4 L VCM in September 2025. If 20mm was not wide enough for your projects, Canon now offers a new ultra-wide-angle option: the RF 14mm F/1.4 L VCM. The Canon RF 14mm F/1.4 L VCM. Image credit: Canon Canon RF 14mm F/1.4 L VCM – features The RF 14mm F1.4 L VCM stands out for its ultra-wide 114° diagonal angle of view. As someone who started filming skateboarding in high school, I can see this lens being used for any extreme sport, such as mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, or skateboarding. Usually, ultra-wide-angle lenses have a maximum aperture of around F/2.8 to F/4, making the RF 14mm F/1.4 L VCM a rarity at this focal length. Other options exist, like the Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art, but the size difference is significant. With such wide-angle lenses, nearly everything is in focus, but this low-light capability is rare and will also be useful...

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