Canon is releasing two new L-series RF mount ultra-wide-angle lenses this month, aiming to redefine creative imaging possibilities for photographers and videographers. The new RF14mm f/1.4L VCM prime lens and the RF7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM zoom lens are set to become available by the end of February 2026.These lenses offer advanced technology and unique features for Canon EOS R system camera users.[dailycameranews+6]
RF14mm f/1.4L VCM: Brightness and Versatility
The Canon RF14mm f/1.4L VCM stands out as Canon's brightest ultra-wide-angle 14mm interchangeable lens.It is designed for both still photography and video capture.This lens features a fast f/1.4 aperture and an 11-bladed circular iris.This bright aperture allows photographers to capture expansive scenes like the Milky Way or architectural interiors even in low-light conditions.[photorumors+12]
The RF14mm f/1.4L VCM weighs approximately 578 grams, making it about 10% lighter than its predecessor, the EF14mm f/2.8L II USM.Its f/1.4 aperture is two stops wider than the f/2.8 lens, allowing four times more light to reach the sensor.Canon has included advanced optical elements to ensure high image quality. The lens design features 18 elements in 13 groups.These include the first-ever fluorite element in a Canon ultra-wide lens, a Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) Optics element, an Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) element, and three glass-molded aspheric lenses.These specialized elements work together to minimize chromatic aberrations, reduce sagittal coma flare, and deliver sharp images from edge to edge.[sg+16]
For autofocus, the RF14mm f/1.4L VCM uses a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) system.This system provides fast, quiet, and accurate focusing, which is important for both photography and video production.The lens also exhibits minimal focus breathing, a key feature for video creators who seek consistent framing during focus changes.It includes an iris ring for smooth manual aperture control during video shoots.The lens does not accept front filters due to its bulbous front element, but it features a rear filter holder for sheet-type filters.The RF14mm f/1.4L VCM is built with L-series reliability, featuring dust- and weather-resistant construction and a fluorine coating on the front element to repel smudges.This lens will retail for $2,599 in the U.S.[petapixel+30]
RF7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM: Unprecedented Perspective
The Canon RF7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM is a groundbreaking addition to the RF lens lineup.It is the world's first zoom lens with a circular 190-degree angle of view at its widest 7mm setting.This makes it Canon's first native RF mount fisheye zoom lens.The lens allows users to capture both "circular" fisheye imagery at 7mm and "full frame" diagonal fisheye effects at 14mm.This wide field of view is ideal for extreme close-up action, sports, landscape photography, and creative perspectives.[sg+19]
This new fisheye zoom lens also supports 2D VR image creation, elevating its utility for modern content creators.When combined with Canon's EOS VR Utility software, users can create high-quality hemispherical panorama (2D 180° VR) images. The lens uses an equidistant projection method, which helps maintain uniform compression and high resolution even after converting to 2D VR.[sg+4]
The RF7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM is lighter than its EF mount predecessor, the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM, weighing approximately 476 grams. It features a variable aperture, starting at f/2.8 at 7mm, shifting to f/3.2 at 8mm, and reaching f/3.5 at 11mm. The optical construction includes 16 elements in 11 groups, with five ultra-low dispersion elements and two aspheric elements for improved image quality and aberration correction. Air Sphere Coating (ASC) helps reduce ghosting and flare. The lens utilizes a leadscrew-type STM focusing system, ensuring quick, quiet, and accurate autofocus for both photos and videos. It also offers a close minimum focusing distance of 0.15 meters (5.9 inches). A notable design feature is its built-in support for drop-in filters, including clear, circular polarizing (CPL), and variable neutral density (V-ND) options, making it versatile despite its bulbous front element. The RF7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM will be available for $1,899 in the U.S.[sg+23]
Advancing Ultra-Wide Imaging
Both new lenses are part of Canon's ongoing expansion of its RF lens system for EOS R mirrorless cameras. Nagai Katsuyuki, Senior Director of Regional ICB Sales & Marketing at Canon Singapore, stated that these new additions for 2026 highlight Canon's commitment to innovation and empowering users with technological developments. He added that the lenses are designed to be lighter and more portable, delivering superior image quality, enhanced low-light performance, and wider angles of view compared to their predecessors. These ultra-wide offerings are expected to provide new creative avenues for photographers and videographers, allowing them to capture diverse scenes from vast landscapes and astrophotography to dynamic action and immersive VR content.[sg+3]
