
Canon RF Autofocus
Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM
- Focal length
- 35 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 555 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 28 cm
- Length
- 99.3 mm
At a Glance
This 35 mm for full-frame Canon RF is a moderate wide-angle prime with a very wide f/1.4 aperture. It allows short shutter times in low light and shallow depth of field. It is weather sealed, has an iris ring and a control ring, and weighs 555 g. It suits street, reportage and everyday shooting.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 14
- Groups
- 11
- Weight
- 555 g (1.22 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 28 cm (11.02 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.6 (0.18×)
- Length
- 99.3 mm (3.91 in)
- Diameter
- 76.5 mm (3.01 in)
- Released
- June 2024
Manufacturer data: canon-europe.com, usa.canon.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM fit?
The Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 56 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon RF cameras
Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.
| Lens | Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM | Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro | Vistilen AF 35mm F2 | Yongnuo YN 35mm F2 DF DSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 | f/2 | f/2 |
| Weight | 555 g | 305 g | 298 g | 280 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 28 cm | 17 cm | 45 cm | 35 cm |
| Length | 99.3 mm | 63 mm | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | no | no |
Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM: FAQ
Does the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM have autofocus?
Yes, the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM has autofocus.
Does the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM have image stabilization?
No, the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM weigh?
The Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM weighs 555 g. It is 99.3 mm long with a diameter of 76.5 mm.
What filter size does the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM use?
The Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM is 28 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 56 mm in full-frame terms.
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