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Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens Compared to the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens | Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2024 | 2020 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 14/11 | 6/5 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 46°00' | 46° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 40°00' | 40°00' |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 27°00' | 27°30' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4- | f/1.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 20.5 oz (580g) | 5.6 oz (160g) |
| Actual Weight | 5.6 oz (160g) | |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.01 x 3.91” (76.5 x 99.3mm) | 2.72 x 1.59” (69.2 x 40.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 2.75 x 1.85” (69.8 x 46.9mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 2.37” (60.3mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | / Y |
| Focus Extension Length | 0.53” (13.4mm) | |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.31” (7.9mm) | |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 43mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | VCM, Nano USM | STM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 360° | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 15.75” (400mm) | 11.81” (300mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.46” (291mm) | |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.15x | 0.25x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ES-73 Buy ► | N / ES-65B 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 = 5.70' | |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 1737mm | |
| Review | Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM Lens | Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM Lens |
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