Canon Rolls Out a New Hybrid Prime 20mm Ultra Wide-Angle Lens for Stills & Video

As the fourth addition to Canon's RF Hybrid Prime series, this new Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM promises to perhaps be the company’s most popular Hybrid Prime yet. Designed for both photo and video pros, the RF20mm F1.4 L VCM should pack a punch with extensive width and depth and beautiful, dramatic effects.If you’re someone looking for a high level of output across still and video shooting, this new Hybrid Prime should be an ideal option for various content creators, video journalists, corporate video professionals, or even independent filmmakers.Let’s look at this new RF20mm F1.4 L VCM lens and explore what it can offer to those looking for a new era for their hybrid shooting needs.Introducing the Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCMDesigned for creators who routinely (and quickly) switch between photo and video shooting, this Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM aims to push the boundaries of creative expression. The lens will feature quiet, fast, and precise AF for both still and video shooting, thanks to Canon’s actuator and focusing systems.The Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM will also feature some dramatically reduced focus breathing compared to non-VCM lenses in the past. The lens should also offer some nice and expressive power thanks to its f/1.4 large aperture, combined with shallow depth of field, which should lend itself to some quality optical performance and enable rich, dynamic bokeh. The RF20mm F1.4 L VCM can also be used for shooting clean and clear videos and stills in dark places without increasing the sensitivity. Additionally, the UD and Super UD lenses and the Blue Refractive (BR) optics should further dramatically reduce the color bleeding that tends to occur with large-aperture lenses.Price and AvailabilityAs part of Canon’s RF Hybrid Prime series, this new RF20mm F1.4 L VCM lens should be the most equipped to take full advantage of the RF Mount with its minimalist features and compact nature. The RF20mm F1.4 L VCM is currently scheduled to be available in April 2025 for an estimated retail price of $1,699. We’ll update this article with full specs and purchase options once fully released.

Mar 26, 2025 - 19:07

Canon Rolls Out a New Hybrid Prime 20mm Ultra Wide-Angle Lens for Stills & Video

As the fourth addition to Canon's RF Hybrid Prime series, this new Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM promises to perhaps be the company’s most popular Hybrid Prime yet. Designed for both photo and video pros, the RF20mm F1.4 L VCM should pack a punch with extensive width and depth and beautiful, dramatic effects.

If you’re someone looking for a high level of output across still and video shooting, this new Hybrid Prime should be an ideal option for various content creators, video journalists, corporate video professionals, or even independent filmmakers.

Let’s look at this new RF20mm F1.4 L VCM lens and explore what it can offer to those looking for a new era for their hybrid shooting needs.

Introducing the Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM

Designed for creators who routinely (and quickly) switch between photo and video shooting, this Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM aims to push the boundaries of creative expression. The lens will feature quiet, fast, and precise AF for both still and video shooting, thanks to Canon’s actuator and focusing systems.

The Canon RF20mm F1.4 L VCM will also feature some dramatically reduced focus breathing compared to non-VCM lenses in the past. The lens should also offer some nice and expressive power thanks to its f/1.4 large aperture, combined with shallow depth of field, which should lend itself to some quality optical performance and enable rich, dynamic bokeh.

The RF20mm F1.4 L VCM can also be used for shooting clean and clear videos and stills in dark places without increasing the sensitivity. Additionally, the UD and Super UD lenses and the Blue Refractive (BR) optics should further dramatically reduce the color bleeding that tends to occur with large-aperture lenses.

Price and Availability

As part of Canon’s RF Hybrid Prime series, this new RF20mm F1.4 L VCM lens should be the most equipped to take full advantage of the RF Mount with its minimalist features and compact nature. The RF20mm F1.4 L VCM is currently scheduled to be available in April 2025 for an estimated retail price of $1,699.

We’ll update this article with full specs and purchase options once fully released.