Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
RF Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Canon RF mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM, the Zeiss Otus 50mm f1.4.
Lenses in Canon RF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM is a member of Canon's Hybrid L series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Canon Hybrid L Series Lenses in Canon RF Mount
Reasons to Buy the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM has a maximum diameter of 77mm and a total length of 99mm . It weighs 580g / 20.5 oz .
Check the size of the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM when attached to RF Mount cameras :
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM and the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM , offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here .
Comparison image of the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM and the Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM Size and Weight
Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Size
Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM has a filter thread of 67mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM:
You can also check All Canon RF Mount Lenses with 67mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM has a fixed focal length of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 80mm .
Weather Sealings
The Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Optical Image Stabilization
Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Focusing Mechanism of the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.4m . 0.15x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Canon RF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM features a maximum aperture of F1.4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.4 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 50mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F1.4 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 11 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
1 UD 2 aspherical Canon ASC (Air Sphere Coating) fluorine coating Lens Hood
Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM comes with a removable cylindrical shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is ES-73 .
Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens Hood
Recommended Accessories for the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM .
Body Colour
Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM is available in Black color.
Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM.
Top Alternatives of Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM in Other Lens Mounts
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