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Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

B&H put out the specs already, so we can finally have this one in the bag!

$1,499 USD

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1833699-REG/canon_6710c002_rf_35mm_f_1_4_l.html

Designed with high-end cinema video in mind, the Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM Lens is a wide-angle L-series hybrid prime featuring an ultra-fast f/1.4 maximum aperture to suit working in difficult lighting conditions. Its 11-blade iris creates soft, cinematic bokeh, and the lens features minimal focus breathing for easy and smooth focus pulls. The focus ring can be used full-time with override, and you can also utilize the iris ring manually during changing conditions on your video shoots.

This lens sports a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for fast floating rear focus and a Nano USM for quick and quiet floating autofocus performance. Its optical design incorporates specially developed elements that help to nearly eliminate chromatic aberrations and color fringing for notable clarity and color accuracy. Two ultra-low dispersion elements and two aspherical elements are also featured to further control various aberrations and distortion for great sharpness and resolution. Its durable physical construction is dust- and moisture-sealed with ASC (Air Sphere Coating), SSC (Super Spectra Coating), and Fluorine coatings for use in any environment and to prevent ghosting and flares.

Features

L-series hybrid lens featuring an iris ring for manual iris control during video capture
Optimized for video, a Nano USM is used for floating focus and a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for rear focus for quiet independent or synchronized actuation at high speed
Improved durability and weather-resistant construction for use in harsh environments
Minimal focus breathing
Air Sphere Coating (ASC) helps significantly reduce lens ghosting and flare
2 UD elements to minimize chromatic aberration
2 aspheric lenses for edge-to-edge image quality
Includes an attachable rear gel filter holder

Focal Length
35mm

Maximum Aperture
f/1.4

Lens Mount
Canon RF

Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame

Focus Type
Autofocus

Image Stabilization
No

Filter Size
67 mm (Front)

Angle of View
63°

Minimum Focus Distance
11.02" / 28 cm

Maximum Magnification
0.18x

Optical Design
14 Elements in 11 Groups

Diaphragm Blades
11, Rounded

Dimensions (ø x L)
3 x 3.9" / 76.5 x 99.3 mm

Weight
1.2 lb / 555 g

EDIT: Also officially on Canon USA:

https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/rf35mm-f1-4-l-vcm

Pre Order:
Estimated arrival on: Thursday, June 27

Adorama:

https://www.adorama.com/car3514.html

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Jun 05, 2024 at 02:10 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

Thank goodness this isn't a 1.2 behemoth. If the B&H specs are accurate, it is only 555 grams!

Jun 05, 2024 at 02:13 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

Reviews coming in:

https://www.the-digital-picture.com/News/News-Post.aspx?News=39027&Title=More-Canon-RF-35mm-F1-4-L-VCM-Lens-Information-Preorder-Now

https://petapixel.com/2024/06/05/canons-35mm-f-1-4l-vcm-lens-is-the-first-in-a-new-series-of-hybrid-primes/

https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/i-tried-out-the-new-canon-rf-35mm-f14-and-its-the-multi-purpose-prime-pros-have-been-waiting-for

Jun 05, 2024 at 02:17 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

Perfect, this thing looks compact and lightweight. Canon nailed it with this one.

Jun 05, 2024 at 02:18 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

Looks like a fantastic lens!
Going to be lots of happy campers in the Canon Camp.

Jun 05, 2024 at 02:32 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

I’m not a 35mm shooter, but still happy to see it’s not another extremely large and heavy lens.

Jun 05, 2024 at 02:32 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

Rudy speaks.

B&H

Gordon Laing Camera Labs

Vanessa Joy

Park Cameras

Some excellent examples of capabilities in these two non English speakers.

Noriaki Fukushima with English Text

Damien Bernal - No English

For Videographers

Ben Hagarty For those interested in Video capabilities on EOS C400

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Jun 05, 2024 at 02:38 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

That video has the first lens cross section I've seen at 1:11. It looks quite packed with elements with little room to spare!

Jun 05, 2024 at 02:43 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

After reading a few of the reviews, it appears that Canon is intent on having a range of these "hybrid" lenses, including primes.

This bodes well for the rumored RF 50mm f1.4 actually being real.

Jun 05, 2024 at 02:48 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

garyvot wrote:
After reading a few of the reviews, it appears that Canon is intent on having a range of these "hybrid" lenses, including primes.

This bodes well for the rumored RF 50mm f1.4 actually being real.

Great news, now just need the following hybrid RF lenses to follow suit: 14 f/1.4, 24 f/1.4, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.4, and 135 f/2

Jun 05, 2024 at 03:07 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

This will sell like hotcakes!

I know that a lot of people have been waiting for this lens for quite a while. Gordon Lang's short review shows some of the capabilities of the new 35 and it looks really good.

Jun 05, 2024 at 03:09 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

I won't have time to look at reviews for a couple days, but I'm hoping to see some positives and or negatives about this new RF 35mm posted here when I get back.

Jun 05, 2024 at 03:13 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

This new 35L teamed up with the 85 1.2L makes for an amazing combo for shooting events. As much as I love my RF 28-70 F/2L lens, the size and weight wears me down after a long day.

Jun 05, 2024 at 03:19 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

This looks like the lens everyone has been waiting on for over 4 years! I'm sure there will be backorders galore. Great that Canon is bringing this to market now!

Jun 05, 2024 at 03:33 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

Just glad I can ditch the RF 35mm 1.8 as it tracks moving objects horribly. Can also ditch the Sigma EF 35mm 1.4. Hope its up there in quality to the Sony 35mm 1.4 GM which is still my favorite lens to date.

Jun 05, 2024 at 03:35 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

Seeing the samples lots of flower shots in the Park Cameras video I am excited to be able to use it in the garden. I'll hang onto the 35/1.8 as it can get even closer to the flowers.

Jun 05, 2024 at 03:48 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

If I am reading this right, the size and weight seem quite similar to the RF 85/2 and Sony GM 35/1.4.

Jun 05, 2024 at 04:19 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

Looks excellent! Backordered!

Jun 05, 2024 at 04:24 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

burningheart wrote:
Seeing the samples lots of flower shots in the Park Cameras video I am excited to be able to use it in the garden. I'll hang onto the 35/1.8 as it can get even closer to the flowers.

There is a ton of "swirly bokeh" with subjects well away from MFD which you don't see a whole lot in modern, highly corrected lenses. There is also cat's eye bokeh very near the middle of the frame.

It's actually refreshing to see a lens with some character vs all of the modern stale options out there. I'm not sure that optically this lens is up to the legendary EF 35/1.4 L II, but to be fair, that was one of the finest 35mm lenses made IMO.

Jun 05, 2024 at 04:28 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Canon RF 35 F/1.4L VCM

A few interesting notes from Rudy's video:

This lens has no IS, something that has come to be unusual for RF lenses. Rudy says this contributes to its light weight and relatively compact size.

There is an independent focusing group controlled by the VCM motor, which presumably allows for close focus correction as well as minimizing focus breathing. Rudy makes a point of saying that with power off, this focusing group will move and produce a rattle within its cushioned interior. This is completely normal and not a sign of a problem.

In addition to 67mm front filters, the lens accepts a rear gel filter holder.

And of course there is the de-clicked iris for video use.

Interesting stuff.

Jun 05, 2024 at 04:31 PM

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