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Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens | Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2024 | 1993 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 14/11 | 7/6 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 46°00' | 46° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 40°00' | 40° |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 27°00' | 27° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4- | f/1.4-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 8 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 20.5 oz (580g) | 10.2 oz (290g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.01 x 3.91” (76.5 x 99.3mm) | 2.91 x 2.01” (74 x 51mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | N / Y |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 58mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | VCM, Nano USM | Micro USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 204° | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 15.75” (400mm) | 17.72” (450mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.15x | 0.15x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.39-0.24x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.68-0.53x | |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ES-73 Buy ► | N / ES-71II Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1219 Buy ► | N / LP1014 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 5.90' | |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 1798mm | |
| Review | Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens | Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens |
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