Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM lens

Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM lens

The Canon RF lens series is growing with a new 50mm focal length option. This is between the F1.8 base model and the F1.2 top model in terms of brightness and image quality. Compared to the top model, the brightness has to be sacrificed a little, but at the same time the weight is 40% less and this model has a very sharp VCM autofocus!

• Completely new design, optically good image quality and very fast AF
• Weatherproof, professional-grade construction
• focus breathing minimized to cinema level
  
• aperture control ring, programmable control ring and programmable button
• Two focus motors: Nano USM and new technology VCM

This new Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L is certainly the choice for most event photographers and photojournalists, and especially anyone doing any video projects.

The size and weight of the lens is very similar to other Canon VCM models, meaning the gimbal stabilizer and rig adjustments can be kept at the same settings.

Canon has announced new Z-series zooms and these primes with a VCM focusing motor under slightly different names, but the idea behind these so-called hybrid line lenses is to combine the most important features of videography and photography in the same device, meaning that you'll find an aperture control ring and image quality optimized for film use.

And the most significant change is the VCM (Voice Coil Motor) focus motor based on voice coil technology and the traditional Nano USM (two focus motors in the lens that move different lens groups). The benefit of this is very fast and practically silent focusing.

The VCM motor creates a magnetic field, so we expect the manufacturer to provide even more detailed instructions if you have a pacemaker or other sensitive devices. But this says something about the effectiveness of the technology and that competitors have not used anything similar.

For the first time, aperture adjustment is possible with RF series lenses using a dedicated adjustment ring directly on the lens. The adjustment ring can also be locked in the automatic position and aperture adjustment is done through the camera, just like with other lenses. Aperture adjustment while taking photos only works with new camera models, we are still waiting for a list of compatible ones or a possible update.

The Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM is weather and dust protected.

Specifications:

• Compatibility: Canon RF mount (EOS R cameras)
• Focal length: 50mm
• Aperture: f/1.4 (min. f/16)
• Construction: 14 elements in 11 groups, 11 rounded diaphragm blades
• Nano USM and VCM focus motors
• NOTE: The Voice Coil Motor uses a powerful magnet, pacemaker users should consult the technical specifications.
• 2x UD and 1x GMo aspherical special lenses
• Closest focus: 40cm (max. magnification ratio 0.15x)
• Filter thread: 67mm
  
• Size: 76.5mm x 99.3mm
• Weight: 580g

The sales package includes:

• Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM lens
• Lens Hood ES-73
• Lens Case LP1219 protective bag
• Lens Cap E-67 II lens cover
• Dust Cap RF rear plug