Canon RF 20mm F1.4L VCM lens 

Your ultra-wide lens for brighter stories

Ultra-wide and ultra-bright. The high-impact hybrid prime for bigger, bolder stories

The RF 20mm F1.4L VCM is the first ultra-wide L-series lens in Canon’s professional hybrid lens family, designed for landscapes, architecture and video.
With its vast 20mm focal length and fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, the RF 20mm F1.4L VCM lets you redefine your wide shots. It captures an exhilarating 94° diagonal angle of view and focuses as close as 0.2 metres, enabling scenes to be framed in a truly dynamic way.

The RF 20MM F1.4L VCM is an ultra-wide addition to the RF hybrid prime range. This family of lenses are designed to meet the needs of professionals who shoot video and stills and incorporate useful filmmaking features such as a click-free Iris Ring, smooth focus transitions and minimal focus breathing.

Ultra-wide and ultra-bright

Take control of the 20mm focal length to explore new angles for establishing shots and make a big impression with low-light scenes thanks to the bright f/1.4 aperture.

Cinematic images that are bursting with detail

Enjoy exceptional image quality thanks to cutting-edge optical technologies, minimal focus breathing and an 11-blade aperture that renders highlights beautifully.

Precision in every frame, whether moving or still

An Iris Ring, Control Ring and Lens Control button provide intuitive manual control, and powerful Voice Coil Motor technology drives the autofocus smoothly in near-silence.

Small size, endless freedom

Stay mobile with a compact design that matches other L-series hybrid prime lenses, enabling this ultra-wide to be used interchangeably with the rest of the range.

Durable build to meet the demands of professional use

L-series build quality, weather-sealing3 and a fluorine coating on the front element ensure that the RF 20MM F1.4L VCM is a hybrid prime that’s ready to master the wide-open world.

New Technology Explained

Iris Ring
The click-free Iris Ring allows the aperture to be adjusted extremely smoothly in 1/32 steps for a seamless transition between dark and bright scenes while shooting video.

VCM (Voice Coil Motor)
The focusing group in this lens consists of multiple lens elements, and the combined weight would be challenging to move with other types of focusing motors. VCM technology provides the optimum combination of torque, speed and near-silent operation, allowing spontaneous moments to be captured and smooth focus pulls to be achieved when filming.

Lens Function Button
By default, the Lens Function Button works as an AF stop button which temporarily pauses AF during Servo AF, but it can be assigned with a preferred camera function. With the camera set to video mode, for example, the Function Button can operate as a zebra or false colour toggle or set as the video record button.

Top Features

• 20mm F1.4 hybrid prime lens: A dramatic ultra-wide perspective with a fast f/1.4 aperture
• Smooth action Iris Ring : For seamless manual filmmaking control
• 11-blade circular aperture: For cinematic bokeh and highlights
• Aspheric, Super UD and BR elements: For high image quality and outstanding sharpness across the frame
• VCM motor: For smooth, silent and ultra-fast autofocus
• Custom button and Control ring: For easy customisation and intuitive control over camera settings

Range Listing 

• RF 20mm F1.4L VCM
• RF 24mm F1.4L VCM 
• RF 35mm F1.4L VCM
• RF 50mm F1.4L VCM

1. Iris ring is inactive for controlling aperture in still photo shooting when using the lens with EOS R system cameras released before May 2024.
2. Important: The Voice Coil Motor (VCM) in the RF 20MM F1.4L VCM emits a low-level magnetic field. While generally safe to use, we advise consulting your doctor if you have a pacemaker or any other medical device to address any concerns. When the lens is not connected to the camera or when the camera is off may cause internal noise from the lens’s components. This is normal and not a malfunction. Minor movements during transportation do not affect performance.
3. Lenses with dust/moisture resistance are fitted with a rubber ring on the lens mount which may cause slight abrasion of the camera mount. This in no way effects either the lens or camera performance.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to modify or update product features and specifications at any time without prior notice.