Canon
Canon RF 50 mm f/1.4 L VCM — Premium Standard Prime Lens with Voice Coil Motor
Discover exceptional clarity and cinematic precision with the Canon RF 50 mm f/1.4 L VCM. Featuring a blazing-fast f/1.4 aperture, ultra-quiet VCM + Nano USM autofocus, minimal focus breathing, and weather-sealed L-series construction. Ideal for portraits, video, and professional photography.
key features:
- Bright f/1.4 Aperture: Delivers excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field.
- VCM + Nano USM Focus Motor: Provides ultra-smooth, silent autofocus ideal for video and photos.
- Minimal Breathing: Focus transitions with minimal shift in composition — perfect for cinema.
- 11-Blade Circular Iris: Smooth bokeh and soft out-of-focus highlights.
- Control Ring: Customizable ring to adjust ISO, aperture, or exposure quickly.
- Weather-Sealed Construction: Robust L-series design resists dust and moisture.
- Manual Iris Ring: Enables precise aperture control for video workflows.
- Rear Filter Holder: Integrated for gel filters and creative lighting effects.
- Close Minimum Focus Distance: Focus as close as 0.24 m for creative wide-angle close-up shots.
- High-Quality Optics: Advanced lens elements minimize aberrations and deliver sharp results.
- Lightweight for L Prime: Manageable weight, making it suitable for handheld shooting.
- Silent Operation: Ideal for run-and-gun video work without focus motor noise.
- Reliable Build: Durable and ready for studio or field shooting.
- Versatile for Portraits & Landscapes: Classic 50 mm focal length for a wide range of shooting styles.
- Macro-Like Capability: Though not a dedicated macro lens, its close focusing gives creative flexibility.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. Classic 50 mm Performance Redefined
The Canon RF 50 mm f/1.4 L VCM brings the timeless standard prime into the modern mirrorless world with L-series build quality and professional-grade optics, delivering beautifully sharp images even in low light.
2. Video-Ready Focus Control
With its VCM (Voice Coil Motor) paired with Nano USM, this lens offers whisper-quiet, precise focus transitions — perfect for cinematographers, vloggers, and content creators needing smooth focus pulls.
3. Cinematic Bokeh & Control
An 11-blade circular iris produces creamy bokeh, while the de-clickable iris ring lets you smoothly adjust aperture during video. Combined with a customizable control ring, the lens gives you tactile creative control over exposure and style.
4. Durable Build for Pro Use
Crafted with Canon’s renowned L-series standards, the lens includes weather-sealing, a robust metal mount, and a rear filter holder for added creative flexibility — all while remaining portable.
5. Close Focusing for Creative Flexibility
Thanks to its close minimum focus distance, this lens can frame wide-angle close-up shots without sacrificing sharpness, bringing a unique creative dimension to portraits, still life, or artistic compositions.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Mount: Canon RF
- Focal Length: 50 mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
- Minimum Aperture: f/16
- Lens Construction: (number of elements / groups – exact spec depends on Canon documentation)
- Diaphragm Blades: 11, circular
- Minimum Focus Distance: ~0.24 m
- Maximum Magnification: (depends on design, not true 1:1 macro)
- Focus Motor: VCM + Nano USM
- Filter Thread: 67 mm (or as per Canon spec)
- Dimensions: (approx) — check Canon’s spec for exact size
- Weight: (approx) — check Canon’s spec for exact weight
- Weather Sealing: Yes (dust- and moisture-resistant)
- Included Accessories: Lens caps, protective case, optional rear filter holder