The New Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM

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Canon just dropped its first-ever 20mm f/1.4 prime lens, the RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM, and it’s built for both photographers and videographers. It’s part of their Hybrid Prime lineup, meaning it’s designed to work seamlessly with gimbals and rigs without the usual hassle of rebalancing.

What makes it special? It’s got a BR (Blue Spectrum Refractive) element to keep images sharp and reduce color fringing—a big win for astrophotographers. Autofocus is powered by Canon’s Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for faster, smoother focusing, and there’s even a de-clicked aperture ring for video shooters who like to tweak settings on the fly.

Canon kept the size and weight consistent with their other Hybrid Prime lenses, so swapping between them is easy. It starts shipping in April for $1,699, and unlike Canon’s cheaper RF lenses, this one actually comes with a lens hood and pouch.

You can see full details on Canon’s Website here