Used Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens

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Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM Specifications

Lens
  • Focal Length

    50mm

  • Maximum and Minimum Aperture

    f/1.4 - f/16

  • Lens Mount Type

    Canon RF Mount (Metal Mount)

  • Compatible Cameras

    Canon EOS R-series, APS-C and full-frame

  • Minimum Focusing Distance

    9.4" (0.24m)

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.17x

  • Field of View, at Minimum Focus Distance

    Approx. 9.1 x 6.1" (230 x 154mm)

  • Angle of View (Diagonal)

    Approx. 46 Degree

Optical Design

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  • Lens Construction

    14 elements in 11 groups

  • Special Elements

    One UD Lens, Two Aspherical Lenses

  • Lens Coating

    Canon ASC (Air Sphere Coating), SSC (Super Spectra Coating), Fluorine Coating

  • Filter Size Diameter

    67 mm

  • Aperture Blades

    11

  • Image Stabilization

    (Yaw/pitch directions): Not Provided

Focusing

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  • Focusing Drive System

    Canon Nano USM (Ultrasonic Motor) and VCM (Voice Coil Motor)

  • Full-time Manual Focusing

    Yes (Supports both ONE SHOT AF and SERVO AF with compatible EOS R-series cameras)

  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF Coverage

    (Horizontal x Vertical):
    EOS R - Approx. 88% x 100%
    EOS R5/R6 - Approx. 100% x 100% (with face and tracking priority)
    EOS R7/R10/R50 - Approx. 100% x 100% (with face and tracking priority)

Exterior Design

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  • Control Ring

    Dual-function Manual focus ring / Control Ring (selected using camera menu)

  • Manual Focus Ring

    Electronic ring system
    Full-time Manual focus possible
    No physical limit to ring rotational angle

  • AF/MF Switch

    Provided (AF/Control/MF)

  • Iris Ring

    Provided

  • Aperture value adjustment steps

    During movie shooting: 1/32 stop; during still photo shooting: adjust on camera

  • Lens Function Button

    Provided x1

  • External Distance Scale

    Not Provided

  • Distance Limiter Switch

    Not Provided

  • Dust / Weather Resistant Construction

    Yes

Physical

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  • Dimensions (Dia. x L)

    Approx. 3 x 3.9" (76.5 x 99.3mm)

  • Weight

    1.3 lbs (590g)

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About Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens

The RF50mm F1.4 L VCM is part of the expanding Hybrid lens series, targeting a wide range of still-image and video shooters, with a combination of standard-angle coverage, a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, and excellent optical design.

RF50mm F1.4

Fast f/1.4 aperture

Shoot amazing photos in low-light environments and add depth with beautiful bokeh.

Silent and smooth focusing with VCM

Engineered with Canon’s Voice Coil Motor, this lens achieves ultra-silent focusing — perfect for video and discreet stills.

Silent and smooth focusing with VCM

Minimal focus breathing

This lens minimizes focus breathing for a polished and professional look.

Minimal focus breathing

Dedicated iris ring

The RF50mm includes a dedicated iris ring that gives you manual control over aperture adjustments.

Dedicated iris ring

Built tough with L-Series durability

Rain, dust, or rugged environments — this lens can handle it all.

Built tough with L-Series durability

Advanced coating for clearer images

The Air Sphere Coating minimizes lens flare and ghosting, ensuring high contrast and vivid colors.

Canon RF50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens Features

  • New 50mm L-Series hybrid lens featuring an iris ring for manual iris control.
  • Nano USM is used for floating focus and a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for rear focus, great for video.
  • L-Series level durability and weather-resistant construction for use in harsh environments helps ensure reliability and dependability.
  • Incredibly minimal focus breathing - within 2.5% of the entire range in the lens alone!
  • Further electronic breathing correction brings it to within 1.0% of the entire range.
  • Air Sphere Coating (ASC) helps to significantly reduce lens ghosting and flare.