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Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens (Canon RF)
The NATURAL HYBRID
With its natural perspective, the RF 50mm F1.4L VCM excels in portraits and video, even in low light. Thanks to pioneering Canon technology such as an f/1.4 aperture, Nano USM and VCM focusing for rapid and silent AF, plus advanced optics and dedicated iris control for video, this 50mm prime puts you firmly in control of your creative storytelling.
Canon Explorer of Light Lara Jade and the RF50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens
Incredible Feature Set From an Incredible Lens
This lens has a lot going for it. You already know about the VCM and Iris control ring, but there is so much more. You can attach filters to this lens in two ways, a front 67mm screw thread allows for screw-on filters, and in the back of the lens is a cut gel filter holder (bundled). You also have a control ring and a control button both of which you can assign functions to. This lens is also dust and weather resistant, has two aspheric lenses, and ASC (Air Sphere Coating), SSC (Super Spectra Coating), and Fluorine Coating to significantly reduce ghosting and flare.
With its innovative design and optical configuration made possible by the RF mount, the RF50mm f/1.4L VCM produces exceptional image quality all the way till to the edges of the image.
Excellent Image Quality
Again, thanks to the Canon RF lens mount, the RF50mm F1.4 L VCM lens offers great optical quality. Its optical design includes two UD lenses and one aspherical lens as well as Air Sphere Coating (ASC), and Super Spectra Coating (SSC) to reduce ghosting, and Fluorine coating on the front and rear lens surfaces to help mitigate smudges. On top of that, this lens features the same dust- and water-resistance found on every L-series lens with seals around the Control ring, focus ring, zoom ring, operation panel, and lens mount.
It's Showtime!
This lens is part of a new family of “hybrid” lenses that focus on video creation as much as still photography. To that end, this lens features a manual iris control ring so you can smoothly change the aperture from f/1.4 to f/16 during video capture. Thanks to advancements in lens design, focus breathing on this lens is extremely minimal, and backlit images are sharp. Combine all of these features, and you’ve got a great video lens in your hands.
Let's Focus
The RF50mm F1.4 L VCM is part of a series of “hybrid” lenses that focus on video performance as much as still photography. One of these new features is a change to how the focus system works. There is a Nano USM that controls the floating focus unit, and a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) that powers the rear focus unit. These focus motors work in tandem for incredible speed in near silence. One important note about the VCM is that it requires power to hold its position, so when the camera is off, or the lens is not attached to a camera, you may hear and feel slight movement. This is normal, and there is extra cushioning inside the lens to help prevent damage in this situation.
VCM & Nano USM
Experience lightning-fast and pinpoint-accurate autofocus with the revolutionary RF50mm f/1.4L VCM. Harnessing the power of a Voice Coil Motor (VCM), this cutting-edge actuator seamlessly transforms electrical energy into kinetic force through a magnetic field.
While the VCM propels the heavier focusing lens group, the Nano USM drives the floating lens. These two work in perfect harmony to deliver swift and precise autofocus that operates very smoothly and quietly, ideal for recording videos.
Get Close
With a minimum focus distance of just 9.4 inches , and an f/1.4 aperture you can capture some really compelling imagery that is unlike anything else.
Aspherical Lenses
In order to achieve superior image quality, the RF50mm f/1.4L VCM uses one glass-molded (GMo) aspherical lens and one replica aspheric lens to suppress spherical aberration and image distortion.
UD Lens
The RF50mm f/1.4L VCM uses one single Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) lens element with low refraction and low dispersion, reducing axial and chromatic aberrations to deliver higher image quality.
Air Sphere Coating
Air Sphere Coating (ASC) with anti-reflection technology suppresses ghosting and reduces flare for clear and high contrast images even when shooting backlit subjects.
Mesmerising Bokeh
The large f/1.4 aperture, paired with its 11-blade circular design, creates beautifully smooth bokeh and a cinematic out-of-focus effect. It also allows for faster shutter speeds or lower ISO settings, making it perfect for capturing crisp images even in low-light conditions.
Superior Quality Up-Close
Experience stunning, edge-to-edge clarity, even in close-up shots, with up to 0.15x magnification and a minimum focusing distance of just 0.4m.
Capture beauty in every detail, no matter how close you get.
Focus Breathing Correction
When recording videos, a typical phenomenon that occurs is a 'pulsing effect' in the footage whereby the camera's angle of view changes slightly during focus racking. The RF50mm f/1.4L VCM's floating focus control suppresses breathing optically in all focus positions, resulting in outstanding video quality with any EOS R camera body.
Iris Ring
- The RF50mm f/1.4L VCM’s iris ring offers the intuitive control that filmmakers love.
- It allows precise, physical aperture adjustments just like a true cinema lens for you to craft the perfect lighting for your creative vision.
Lens Function Button
- The customisable Lens Function button puts control at your fingertips, providing quick access to essential functions such as autofocus, exposure, connectivity, and more.
- This feature allows you to effortlessly adapt to changing scenes to capture the perfect shot.
Customisable Focus Ring
The lens has a dedicated focusing ring for manual focus which you can also customise for various functions similar to the control ring when paired with compatible cameras.
*dedicated control ring function is disabled if focus ring is used as control ring
Control Ring
Canon's distinctive knurled control ring allows you to control AF area, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO, white balance, colour temperature and even Picture Style.
Dust & Drip Resistance
The lens has a dust- and drip-resistant construction that keeps dust and water droplets out.
Fluorine Coating
A smudge-resistant fluorine coating is applied on the front lens, preventing moisture and oil from sticking.
Designed for use with:
All Cine Cameras
- Canon EOS C400
- Canon EOS C70
- Canon EOS C80
- Canon EOS R5 C
- RED DIGITAL CINEMA Komodo
- RED DIGITAL CINEMA Komodo Monochrome
- RED DIGITAL CINEMA Komodo X
- RED DIGITAL CINEMA V-RAPTOR
- RED DIGITAL CINEMA V-RAPTOR RHINO
- RED DIGITAL CINEMA V-RAPTOR X
Mirrorless Cameras
- Canon EOS R
- Canon EOS R1
- Canon EOS R10
- Canon EOS R100
- Canon EOS R3
- Canon EOS R5
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II
- Canon EOS R50
- Canon EOS R6
- Canon EOS R6 Mark II
- Canon EOS R7
- Canon EOS R8
- Canon EOS RP
- Canon EOS Ra
- Kolari Vision EOS RP Forensics Kit
