Product Description
Cinematic Standard Focal
The RF50mm f/1.4L VCM lens combines ultra-fast, silent autofocus powered by both Voice Coil Motor (VCM) and Nano USM technology, making it a perfect fit for filmmaking. Its 50mm focal length naturally mirrors the human eye, delivering true-to-life perspectives.
The wide f/1.4 aperture, along with 11 circular blades, ensure excellent low-light performance and stunning cinematic bokeh, while the physical iris control lets you fine-tune your creative expression effortlessly.
Key Features
- Large f/1.4 Aperture & Iris Control
- Voice Coil Motor (VCM) & Nano USM
- Lightweight & Dust- and Drip-Resistance
Exceptional Image Quality

With its innovative design and optical configuration made possible by the RF mount, the RF50mm f/1.4L VCM produces exceptional image quality all the way till to the edges of the image.
EOS R5 Mark II, 1/30s, f/1.4, ISO100

VCM & Nano USM Experience lightning-fast and pinpoint-accurate autofocus with the revolutionary RF50mm f/1.4L VCM. Harnessing the power of a Voice Coil Motor (VCM), this cutting-edge actuator seamlessly transforms electrical energy into kinetic force through a magnetic field. While the VCM propels the heavier focusing lens group, the Nano USM drives the floating lens. These two work in perfect harmony to deliver swift and precise autofocus that operates very smoothly and quietly, ideal for recording videos. | .png) |
Aspherical Lenses In order to achieve superior image quality, the RF50mm f/1.4L VCM uses one glass-molded (GMo) aspherical lens and one replica aspheric lens to suppress spherical aberration and image distortion. | UD Lens The RF50mm f/1.4L VCM uses one single Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) lens element with low refraction and low dispersion, reducing axial and chromatic aberrations to deliver higher image quality. | Air Sphere Coating Air Sphere Coating (ASC) with anti-reflection technology suppresses ghosting and reduces flare for clear and high contrast images even when shooting backlit subjects. |
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Beautiful Images
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Mesmerising Bokeh The large f/1.4 aperture, paired with its 11-blade circular design, creates beautifully smooth bokeh and a cinematic out-of-focus effect. It also allows for faster shutter speeds or lower ISO settings, making it perfect for capturing crisp images even in low-light conditions. | Superior Quality Up-Close Experience stunning, edge-to-edge clarity, even in close-up shots, with up to 0.15x magnification and a minimum focusing distance of just 0.4m. Capture beauty in every detail, no matter how close you get. |
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Focus Breathing Correction
When recording videos, a typical phenomenon that occurs is a 'pulsing effect' in the footage whereby the camera's angle of view changes slightly during focus racking. The RF50mm f/1.4L VCM's floating focus control suppresses breathing optically in all focus positions, resulting in outstanding video quality with any EOS R camera body.
Intuitively Designed
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With a compact size of 99.3mm in length and 580g in weight, the RF50mm f/1.4L VCM is smaller and almost 40% lighter than the RF50mm f/1.2L USM.
Iris Ring The RF50mm f/1.4L VCM’s iris ring offers the intuitive control that filmmakers love. It allows precise, physical aperture adjustments just like a true cinema lens for you to craft the perfect lighting for your creative vision. | Lens Function Button The customisable Lens Function button puts control at your fingertips, providing quick access to essential functions such as autofocus, exposure, connectivity, and more. This feature allows you to effortlessly adapt to changing scenes to capture the perfect shot. | Customisable Focus Ring The lens has a dedicated focusing ring for manual focus which you can also customise for various functions similar to the control ring when paired with compatible cameras. |
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Control Ring Canon's distinctive knurled control ring allows you to control AF area, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO, white balance, colour temperature and even Picture Style. | Dust & Drip Resistance The lens has a dust- and drip-resistant construction that keeps dust and water droplets out. | Fluorine Coating A smudge-resistant fluorine coating is applied on the front lens, preventing moisture and oil from sticking. |
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Gallery
| EOS R5 Mark II, f/1.4, 1/200s, ISO 400 | EOS R5 Mark II, f/1.4, 1/8000s, ISO 800 |
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| EOS R5 Mark II, f/1.4, 1/80s, ISO 400 | EOS R5 Mark II, f/9, 1/320s, ISO 100 |
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| EOS R5 Mark II, f/1.4, 1/6400s, ISO 400 | EOS R5 Mark II, f/1.8, 1/250s, ISO 400 |
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| EOS R5 Mark II, f/8, 1/320s, ISO 800 | EOS R5 Mark II, f/1.4, 1/250s, ISO 400 |
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| EOS R5 Mark II, f/1.4, 1/125s, ISO 3200 | EOS R5 Mark II, f/2.2, 1/1250s, ISO 100 |
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| EOS R5 Mark II, f/1.4, 1/25s, ISO 800 | EOS R5 Mark II, f/1.4, 1/60s, ISO 800 |
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| EOS R5 Mark II, f/2.2, 1/500s, ISO 100 | EOS R5 Mark II, f/2.2, 1/1000s, ISO 100 |
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