Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCMvsCanon RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L FISHEYE STM
RF14mm F1.4 L VCM
14mm / F1.4
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RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L FISHEYE STM
7-14mm / F2.8-3.5
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Which to choose
When the RF14mm F1.4 L VCM suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L FISHEYE STM suits you better
- Weight102g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 7-14mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- RF14mm F1.4 L VCM112mm long × 76.5mm diameter
- RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L FISHEYE STM109.4mm long × 76.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM | Canon RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L FISHEYE STM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 14mm | 7mm | +7mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 14mm | 14mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F3.5 | 2.6 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 24cm | 15cm | +0.09m |
| Max magnification | 0.11× | 0.35× | −0.24x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 578g | 476g | +102g |
| Length | 112mm | 109.4mm | +2.6mm |
| Diameter | 76.5mm | 76.5mm | — |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF14mm F1.4 L VCM relative to RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L FISHEYE STM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
RF14mm F1.4 L VCM
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RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L FISHEYE STM
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