Weight
580 g
Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM features f/1.4 main camera.
General info
| Lens type i | Prime (200 others) |
| Lens mount i | Canon RFCanon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM |
| Release date i | 10 months ago03/26/2025 (3 others) |
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✔ (469 others) |
| Has A Metal Mount i | ✔ (634 others) |
| Weight i | 580 g (3 others) |
| Front Element Doesn't Rotate i | ✔ (476 others) |
| Includes Lens Hood i | ✔ (649 others) |
| Lens Hood Is Reversible i | ✔ (204 others) |
Optics
| Maximum focal length i | 50 mm (69 others) |
| Minimum focal length i | 50 mm (62 others) |
| Has built in optical image stabilization i | ✖ |
| Maximum angle of view i | 46° (10 others) |
| Minimum angle of view i | 27° (17 others) |
| Magnification i | 0.15x (55 others) |
| Optical zoom i | 1x (417 others) |
Aperture
| Wide aperture (main camera) i | f/1.4 (102 others) |
| Widest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/1.4 (101 others) |
| Aperture blades i | 11 (57 others) |
| Has Rounded Aperture Blades i | ✔ (668 others) |
| Smallest aperture at maximum focal length i | f/1.4 (21 others) |
| Smallest aperture at minimum focal length i | f/16.0 (169 others) |
Focus
| Can Focus To Infinity i | ✖ |
| Has Focus Motor i | ✔ (698 others) |
| Has full time manual focus i | ✔ (642 others) |
| Has a silent focus motor built into the lens i | ✔ (555 others) |
| Minimum focus distance i | 0.39 m (8 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optical zoom of the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM?
At 1x, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM is 60% below the category average for optical zoom, ranking #360 out of 781 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the maximum focal length of the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM?
At 50 mm, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM is 56% below the category average for maximum focal length, ranking #418 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products.
How heavy is the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM?
At 580 g, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM is 56% above the category average for weight, ranking #625 out of 815 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the magnification of the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM?
At 0.15x, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM is 54% below the category average for magnification, ranking #532 out of 768 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM?
At 0.39 m, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM is 36% below the category average for minimum focus distance, ranking #351 out of 811 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the aperture blades of the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM?
At 11, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM is 32% above the category average for aperture blades, ranking #9 out of 784 — see ranking camera lens products.
What is the minimum focal length of the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM?
At 50 mm, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM is 20% below the category average for minimum focal length, ranking #252 out of 817 — see ranking camera lens products.
Does the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM have optical image stabilization (OIS)?
No, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM does not have OIS. This feature is available in 37% of camera lenses.
How does it compare?
How does the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM's weight compare to similar camera lensess?
At 580 g, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (1.04 kg) by 100%.
How does the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM's magnification compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.15x, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (1x) by 85%.
How does the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM's maximum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 50 mm, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (200 mm) by 75%.
How does the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM's optical zoom compare to similar camera lensess?
At 1x, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM trails the Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II (2.9x) by 66%.
How does the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM's minimum focus distance compare to similar camera lensess?
At 0.39 m, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM trails the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS (0.96 m) by 59%.
How does the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM's minimum focal length compare to similar camera lensess?
At 50 mm, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM trails the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (90 mm) by 44%.
How does the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM's aperture blades compare to similar camera lensess?
At 11, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM leads the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD (9) by 18%.