Canon
Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM
A solid mid-range pick in the camera lenses line-up, with Canon RF up front.
55/100
Canon RF
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Why we rate it
- Scores 55/100
- Built for the job
- No constant aperture (zoom)
- No in-lens stabilisation
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountCanon RF
Design and build
Weight519 g
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowCanon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM vs Sigma Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM
Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCMSigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM
| CanonCanon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCMThis page | SigmaSigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Max aperture | — | F1.4 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Weight | 519 gBetter | 665 g |
Who it's for
Is the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need constant aperture (zoom), in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 55/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM?
Its overall 55/100 rating against the rest of the camera lenses class.
How does it compare to the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM?
The Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM scores 57/100 versus this one at 55/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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