Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens
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The Canon RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM Lens is a versatile prime designed for hybrid creators, delivering both stunning portrait photography and cinematic video performance. Its fast f/1.4 aperture captures exceptional low-light detail and offers precise depth-of-field control for beautiful background blur, making it perfect for creative storytelling.
The full-frame lens features advanced optics, including Nano USM and Voice Coil Motor (VCM) technologies, ensuring rapid, silent autofocus for seamless stills and video. Constructed with high-quality L-series glass, a dedicated iris control ring, and a customisable lens function, this lightweight yet durable 50mm lens offers intuitive handling, sharp image quality, and a natural perspective, ideal for professionals who need flexibility across all shooting environments.
Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens
The natural hybrid
With its natural perspective, the RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM excels in portraits and video, even in low light. Thanks to pioneering Canon technology such as an f/1.4 aperture, Nano USM and VCM focusing for rapid and silent AF, plus advanced optics and dedicated iris control for video, this 50mm prime puts you firmly in control of your creative storytelling.
A Closer Look At The RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM
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A Professional Hybrid Prime For Natural Brilliance
Whether it’s stills or video, this full-frame lens will perform in any situation thanks to a fast f/1.4 aperture for great depth of field control, and a 50mm focal length for a natural perspective.
Fast. Creative. Responsive
Move the slider from left to right and see how the RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM’s fast f/1.4 maximum aperture can transform your vision, with creative depth-of-field control.
Exceptional stills and video performance with a natural look
A 50mm focal length offers a natural full frame perspective for photographers. Filmmakers will appreciate minimal focus breathing and a separate Iris Ring that delivers smooth manual control. An 11-blade aperture delivers beautiful circular highlights for a cinematic look.
A brilliant creative performance, even in low light
Keep on shooting when light levels drop thanks to an f/1.4 aperture for a bright image plus versatile depth-of-field control for optimal highlights. The RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM delivers exceptional detail, while its natural perspective makes it ideal for portraits and cinematic video.
A Natural Choice For Video
Move the slider from left to right and see how the RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM performs with minimal focus breathing when changing focus.
Speed and precision with incredible sharpness
Enjoy superb image quality thanks to two aspheric elements and a UD lens with Super Spectra and ASC coatings for incredible clarity. A fast Nano USM combined with even faster Voice Coil Motor (VCM2) technology delivers rapid yet smooth, precise focusing for both stills and video.
Superb reliability with intuitive handling
Work tough in challenging conditions thanks to an L-series design housing high-quality glass elements. A fluorine coating prevents dirt sticking to the front element while a dedicated Lens Control Ring and customisable Lens Function Button bring you personalised control.
A carefully considered, lightweight design
Be more agile when you’re shooting. The full-frame RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM is approximately 40 percent lighter than the RF 50mm f/1.2L USM; and being part of the hybrid prime range, it’s ideal when swapping lenses on your video rig.
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Focus Type: Autofocus
What's in the box
- Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens
- Canon ES-73 Lens Hood
- Canon E-67 II Lens Cap
- Canon LP1219 Soft Lens Case
- Canon Lens Dust Cap RF
- Limited 2-Year Warranty
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