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Canon's f/4 L ultra-wide zoom for RF mount, from 2021. Launched at $1,699 (US). Who it suits: landscape, travel and architecture photographers on Canon RF.
Why it exists. Canon says "This dramatic new lens brings 14mm, ultra wide-angle coverage to full-frame EOS R-series users" (Canon U.S.A. release).
It pairs 14mm coverage with image stabilization and a 77mm filter thread, in a sealed L-series body weighing 540 g.
Who should buy it? Canon RF landscape and travel shooters who want 14mm and filters without the weight of an f/2.8 zoom.
Canon U.S.A. announced the lens on June 29, 2021, at an estimated retail price of $1,699 (Canon U.S.A.).
It uses 16 elements in 12 groups with three UD and three aspherical elements, a Nano USM motor and a 9-blade aperture. IS is rated at 5.5 stops, or 7 stops with in-body IS. Specs below are from Canon USA.
Key specs for the Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM, from Canon USA. Source for each row in brackets.
| Format / range | Full-frame RF mount, 14–35mm, f/4 [Canon USA] |
|---|---|
| Optics | 16 elements in 12 groups; 3 UD, 3 aspherical [Canon USA] |
| Aperture | 9 blades; f/4–22 [Canon USA] |
| Autofocus | Nano USM [Canon USA] |
| Stabilization | 5.5 stops; 7 stops with in-body IS [Canon USA] |
| Close focus | 0.2 m; 0.38x [Canon USA] |
| Filters | 77mm [Canon USA] |
| Build | Dust and weather resistant [Canon USA] |
| Size / weight | φ84.1 × 99.8 mm; 540 g [Canon USA] |
| Announced / price | June 29, 2021; $1,699 (US) [Canon release] |
Five photos taken with the Canon RF14-35mm F4 L IS USM, shared on Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licenses. Select a photo to enlarge it.
Canon: Launched at $1,699 in 2021 (US).
Who it's for: Canon RF landscape, travel and architecture photographers who want a light, stabilized ultra-wide.
Comparing wide zooms? See our Lenses by purpose guide.
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