The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 and the Canon RF 14mm F1.4 L VCM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon RF 14mm F1.4 L VCM is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 with a length of 109mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 77mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 and Canon RF 14mm F1.4 L VCM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 and the Canon RF 14mm F1.4 L VCM Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 weighs 476g, which means it is 102g (17%) lighter than the Canon RF 14mm F1.4 L VCM which has a weight of 578g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 and the Canon RF 14mm F1.4 L VCM has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Focal Range
Canon RF 7-14mm F2.8-3.5 has a focal range of 7-14mm and
2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
11.2 - 22.4mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 14mm F1.4 L VCM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 22.4mm .
