Canon Announces First Lens in Series of Fixed Focal Length RF Hybrid Lenses – RF35mm F1.4L VCM

[Canon Rumors Guy]

New Portable Speedlite with New Multi-Function Shoe Design Also Available MELVILLE, N.Y., – June 5, 2024 — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the RF35mm F1.4 L VCM1 lens and Speedlite EL-10 flash. The new RF35mm lens is the first in a series of fixed focal length RF lenses with hybrid video

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[koenkooi]

Not sure how I feel about the EL-10 using AA batteries. I have a ton of those for the MT, MR and EL-100, but I love how the godox v860IIC handles bursts.

 

[Surab]

Exciting lens, probably still out of my budget.

 

[AJ]

So what does VCM stand for?

 

[Viggo]

$1499 for a 35 f1,4 L that is also a new hybrid, that scares me regarding IQ… Is a 1.2 coming?

 

[Mirnavi]

So what does VCM stand for?

Voice Coil Motor

Vanessa Joy Photographs with the Canon RF35mm F1.4 L VCM Lens

Join Canon Explorer of Light Vanessa Joy as she explores the versatility of the RF35mm F1.4 L VCM Lens during a live wedding and a portrait shoot. She experi...

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[Exploreshootshare]

The 35mm F1.4 sounds great:
- two focusing motors (VCM & nano USM)
- lower weight with 555 grams
- 67mm screw on filters and rear gel filters
- Aperture ring and control ring
- starting price 1.499 $

Great job Canon! Now please give us a 20mm, 24mm, 50mm and 85mm with exactly those kind of specs

 

[AlP]

VCM definitely stands for voice coil motor.
From Canon's website: "A Nano USM is used for floating focus and a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for rear focus which allows for quiet independant or synchronized actuation at high speed, great for video.", see also https://i0.wp.com/asobinet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RF35mm-F1.4-L-VCM-8.jpg?ssl=1

 

[roby17269]

So sad

 

[navastronia]

Is the new 35/1.4 weirdly cheap, or are we just accustomed to lenses that are too expensive?

 

[photophil]

Gordon has his review up already, apparently this lens outperformed the venerable EF 35 1.4L II in his tests, which is saying something.

Canon RF 35mm f1.4L: FIRST LOOKS vs EF 1.4L II vs RF 1.8 STM

My initial Canon RF 35mm f1.4L VCM review vs EF 35mm f1.4L II vs RF 35mm f1.8 STMOrder the RF 35mm f1.4L from B&H: TBC or WEX UK: TBCSell your used gear to M...

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[Rijzebol]

How “L” level should we expect this to be, given that the old EF 35 sells for close to €2.300,-?

 

[Shaisgs]

I was all ready to order this lens but then realized it doesn't have IS.
I suppose I just assumed that as a hybrid lens it would have IS...

 

[navastronia]

Gordon has his review up already, apparently this lens outperformed the venerable EF 35 1.4L II in his tests, which is saying something.

Canon RF 35mm f1.4L: FIRST LOOKS vs EF 1.4L II vs RF 1.8 STM

My initial Canon RF 35mm f1.4L VCM review vs EF 35mm f1.4L II vs RF 35mm f1.8 STMOrder the RF 35mm f1.4L from B&H: TBC or WEX UK: TBCSell your used gear to M...

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Yeah, it beats the hell out of it according to Gordon's tests. Still curious about what Christopher Frost will say.

Cheaper, lighter, better for video, good weather sealing and build quality (supposedly) --- what's the catch?

 

[Viggo]

I was all ready to order this lens but then realized it doesn't have IS.
I suppose I just assumed that as a hybrid lens it would have IS...

The weird thing is that even Rudy didn’t make a comment on how many stops you get with IBIS and the new 35, worrying…

 

[blackcoffee17]

How “L” level should we expect this to be, given that the old EF 35 sells for close to €2.300,-?

In Gordon't test the new lens is MUCH sharper than the EF version II, especially in the corners. Also, significantly sharper than the RF 35 1.8.

 

[davidespinosa]

So sad

Because ?

 

[roby17269]

Because ?

Because it is not a 1.2

 

[nhandumuc]

From Gordon’s video, I could see it much sharper than my 35ii, some high contrast shots have no abberation, I am waiting for night test shots to see if there will be astigmatism , then I’ll make my decision.

 

[blackcoffee17]

Disabling the aperture ring in photo mode is the stupidest decision ever. Like if it\'s already there and working, why disable it?