Canon RF RF14-35mm F4L IS USM 14-35mm
Canon's RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM delivers 5.5-stop stabilization, constant f/4, and an advanced optical design with three aspherical and three ED elements. It starts at 14mm—wider than most ultra-wide zooms—and focuses as close as 201mm with 0.38x magnification, making it a versatile tool for creative perspectives. Best for video shooters needing stabilized ultra-wide coverage and street photographers who prioritize wide-angle flexibility and close-focus capability.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong optical (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong social proof (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 14 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | SWC and ASC |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Nano USM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 201 |
| Max Magnification | 0.38x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon RF RF14-35mm F4L IS USM 14-35mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 14-35mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 544 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 415 |
| AF Type | Nano USM | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF RF14-35mm F4L IS USM 14-35mm | 94.6 | 28.2 | 64.9 | 48.9 | 92.8 | 24.4 | 77.6 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$1,945
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Price History
Usage Scores
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