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Canon Announces RF7-14mm Fisheye, RF14mm f1.4 Prime
5 February 2026
Canon has announced its RF7-14mm f2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and its RF14mm f1.4 L VCM prime lens. The RF7-14mm f2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens introduces the world's widest angle zoom lens with a 190° field of view while the RF14mm f1.4 L VCM prime lens delivers Canon's brightest ultra-wide angle interchangeable lens.
FISHEYE ZOOM
Canon said its RF7-14mm f2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom is the world's first fisheye zoom lens. It supports a wide range of unique use cases including sports, landscapes, starscapes, video and virtual reality.
Highlights of the fisheye zoom include:
- Full-frame format
- Apertures: f2.8 to f3.5 and f22 to f29
- Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
- Rear drop-in filter system
- Leadscrew-type STM focus motor
- Custom control ring
- Function button
- Inner focus and zoom
- UD and Aspherical elements
- Super Spectra and ASC coatings
- Fluorine coating
- Weather-sealed design
Specifications for the new zoom include:
CANON RF7-14MM FISHEYE ZOOM LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon RF Focal Length 7mm to 14mm Aperture Maximum: f2.8 to f3.5
Minimum: f22 to f29Angle of View 190° to 180° Minimum Focus 5.9 inches Magnification 1:2.85 reproduction ratio
0.35x magnificationOptical Design 16 elements in 11 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread Proprietary drop-in Dimensions 3.0 x 4.3 inches Weight 1.0 lb. Canon said the RF7-14mm f2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens will be available by the end of February for $1,899. B&H is now accepting pre-orders.
FAST PRIME
The Canon RF14mm f1.4 L VCM prime lens features Canon's brightest ultra-wide-angle interchangeable lens in "an extremely compact and lightweight ultra-wide" package.
Updating the legacy of the EF 14mm f2.8L II USM, this lens provides a fast f1.4 aperture and controlled distortion and rectilinear characteristics from the center to image. It's designed for pro still photographers capturing landscape, astro and starscape imagery, as well as architectural and real estate shooters and videographers and time-lapse creators, the company said.
Highlights of the new prime include:
- Full-frame format
- Apertures: f1.4 to f16
- Rounded 11-blade diaphragm
- Voice coil motor
- Nano USM AF system
- De-clickable, manual aperture ring
- Custom Control ring
- Function button
- BR, Fluorite, UD, & Aspherical elements
- Super Spectra, SWC and ASC coatings
- Fluorine coating
- Weather-sealed design
- Built-in lens hood
- Rear gel filter slot
Specifications for the 14mm prime include:
CANON RF 14MM f1.4L PRIME LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Canon RF Focal Length 14mm Aperture f1.4 to f16
11 rounded aperture bladesAngle of View 114° Minimum Focus 9.4 inches Magnification 1:9 reproduction ratio
0.11x magnificationOptical Design 18 elements in 13 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread Rear gel filter Dimensions 3.0 x 4.4 inches Weight 1.3 lbs. Canon said the RF14mm f1.4 L VCM prime lens will be available by the end of February for $2,599. B&H is now accepting pre-orders.
Canon Continues Wide-angle Optical Excellence with Launch of RF7-14mm f2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Zoom Lens and RF14mm f1.4 L VCM Prime Lens
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon has announced the launch of the RF7-14mm f2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and the RF14mm f1.4 L VCM prime lens. Building on Canon's legacy of innovative optics, these new RF-mount lenses expand the diverse lineup for professional photographers, videographers and hybrid creators. The RF7-14mm f2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens introduces the world's widest angle zoom lens with a 190° field of view, ideal for dynamic fisheye imagery in sports, landscapes and virtual reality. The RF14mm f1.4 L VCM prime lens delivers Canon's brightest ultra-wide angle interchangeable lens ever produced, a 14mm lens with a bright f1.4 aperture, perfect for astro, architecture and video applications.
Canon RF7-14mm f2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens redefines versatility in ultra-wide-angle fisheye imaging. Continuing the heritage of the groundbreaking EF 8-15mm f4L Fisheye USM, the world's first fisheye zoom lens, this new RF lens pushes boundaries further for professionals seeking impactful, distorted perspectives. It supports a wide range of unique use cases including sports, landscapes, starscapes, video and virtual reality.
Key features include:
- Canon's widest single lens with a maximum 190° field of view, achieving both circular 190° fisheye at 7mm (wide) and diagonal 180° fisheye at 14mm (telephoto), with its' 7-14mm zoom range.
- Variable maximum aperture of f2.8 at 7mm (wide) and f3.5 at 14mm (telephoto), brighter than its EF predecessor for enhanced low-light performance and background separation.
- Built-in support of Canon EF-to-EOS R mount adapter drop-in filters (Clear, CPL, Variable ND) plus Lens Lock/Limit, Lens Function button and Control Ring.
- High image quality with 5 UD lens elements, 2 replica aspheric lenses and Air Sphere Coating applied in 3 locations to reduce ghosting.
- Leadscrew-type STM focus drive with position sensors for smooth, video-capable operation and reduced focus breathing (0.4 percent at wide, 1.5 percent at tele).
- Fisheye images shot with the RF7-14mm f2.8-3.5 L STM zoom lens can be converted using Canon EOS VR Utility for viewing on a PC or head-mounted display. Conversion of 2D VR images is possible with cameras such as: EOS R5C, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R5, EOS R6 Mark II.
This lens appeals to professional photographers and videographers seeking dynamic imagery and VR studios desiring a lens for monoscopic shooting, offering wider angle zoom, brighter aperture and more video capabilities than the EF 8-15mm.
The Canon RF14mm f1.4 L VCM prime lens empowers professional photographers and hybrid creators with Canon's brightest ultra-wide-angle interchangeable lens ever produced, an extremely compact and lightweight ultra-wide lens with incredible optical performance. Updating the legacy of the EF 14mm f2.8L II USM, this lens provides ultra-wide-angle views with a fast f1.4 aperture and controlled distortion and rectilinear characteristics from the center to image. It's designed for pro still photographers capturing landscape, astro and starscape imagery, as well as architectural and real estate shooters and videographers and time-lapse creators.
Key features include:
- Canon's brightest ultra-wide-angle (14mm) interchangeable lens for hybrid Photo/Video use.
- Ultra-wide 14mm prime with f1.4 aperture for outstanding low-light performance and background separation, brighter aperture than the EF 14mm f2.8. Dual VCM (Voice Coil Motor) focusing for fast, precise autofocus in photo and video, with reduced focus breathing (3.0 percent or 2.3 percent up to f20).
- Compact and light weight at 4.4" x 3.0" and just 1.27lbs, providing a similar size, weight and design complimenting the comprehensive f1.4 L-series lens series (RF20mm/24mm/35mm/50mm/85mm f1.4 L VCM lenses).
- Amazing optics for high image quality and sharp rendering of point light sources with Canon's first Fluorite element in an ultra-wide-angle lens and featuring BR Optics, 1 UD lens and 3 GMo aspheric lenses, plus Sub-wavelength coating in 1 location and Air Sphere coating in 2 for minimized ghosting.
- 11-blade aperture for smooth, circular bokeh.
- Iris ring compatible with EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III cameras; plus Lens Function button and Control Ring.
Availability
The Canon RF7-14mm f2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and RF14mm f1.4 L VCM prime lens are currently expected to be available by the end of February, for estimated retail prices of $1,899 and $2,599 respectively. For more information about Canon's latest innovations and products, visit http://www.usa.canon.com.