Canon L-series RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM 35mm
Doté d’une ouverture f/1.4 et d’une motorisation autofocus hybride (Nano USM et VCM silencieux), ce 35 mm de la série L combine stabilisation sur 7 stops et tropicalisation complète. Sa bague d’iris manuelle et sa respiration de mise au point quasi inexistante en font une référence pour les tournages vidéo. Il convient aux vidéastes professionnels et aux portraitistes exploitant la profondeur de champ réduite et le contrôle précis de l’exposition.
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What owners think
L'évolution de l'avis des propriétaires dans le temps
ExclusivitéD'après la date à laquelle les clients ont rédigé leurs avis — pour voir si l'enthousiasme initial s'est confirmé.
- Q2 2026100/100
Reviews in this period are uniformly positive. Buyers praise the lens for outstanding sharpness, beautiful bokeh, fast autofocus, and versatile performance across portraits, events, and low-light scenarios.
- Exceptional image quality, sharp wide open, with rich colors and contrast.
- Fast, silent, and reliable autofocus with smooth video transitions.
- Lightweight and durable weather-sealed build, ideal for travel and assignments.
- Versatile 50mm focal length suitable for portraits, events, street, and low-light work.
- Q1 202689/100
Buyers praise the RF 35mm VCM for sharpness, fast autofocus, and hybrid versatility. Some note distortion corrections needed and audible autofocus noise.
- Sharp edge-to-edge, fast autofocus, and excellent image quality.
- Versatile for both stills and video; good build quality and price.
- Distortion/vignetting corrections needed; some users fine, others note it.
- Autofocus shaking sound can be distracting in quiet environments.
- Q4 202593/100
Reviewers loved the lens for its sharpness, speed, light weight, and image quality, with minor complaints about distortion and no in-camera double exposures.
- Exceptional image quality with sharpness and beautiful bokeh.
- Lightweight and compact design ideal for various shooting environments.
- Fast and silent autofocus performance.
- Distortion easily corrected in post; some vignetting liked by users.
- Q3 202595/100
Reviewers praise the lens for exceptional sharpness, fast focus, lightweight design, and excellent astrophotography performance, with no significant complaints.
- Exceptional sharpness and fast, accurate autofocus across reviews
- Lightweight, well-balanced form factor ideal for travel and video
- Outstanding astrophotography results with minimal coma and color fringing
- Digital lens corrections are well-balanced and not overbearing
- Q4 2024100/100
Buyers in Q4 2024 praised this lens for its sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and fast AF, while noting correctable distortion and aberration.
- Sharp, beautiful bokeh, and fast silent AF
- Lightweight and great for video with R5c and Ronin
- Some distortion and aberration, but easily corrected
- Worth the wait for a new L prime lens
- Q3 202452/100
Mixed reviews: praise for fast autofocus, sharpness, and weight; one buyer returned it due to poor image quality and loose internal elements.
- Autofocus speed and sharpness are significantly improved over EF version.
- Loose, clunking internal elements and poor uncorrected photo quality led to immediate return.
- Lighter weight, no adapter needed, and appealing design and material texture.
- Good for astrophotography with edge coma at wide apertures; still a keeper for specific use.
- Q4 202092/100
Buyers praise sharpness and bokeh. One notes a preference for standard 77mm filter thread.
- Excellent sharpness and image quality.
- Beautiful bokeh for portraits and landscapes.
- Fast and smooth autofocus, even in low light.
- 72mm filter thread is an inconvenience for some.
- Q3 2020100/100
Buyers praise this lens for exceptional image quality, speed, and bokeh, calling it a go-to for professional use.
- Exceptional image clarity and sharpness
- Beautiful creamy bokeh
- Fast and reliable performance
- Heavy weight but considered worth it
- Q4 2019100/100
All three reviews are highly positive, praising the lens as sharp, versatile, and a favorite for close-up photography.
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality.
- Versatile for up-close and personal shots.
- Strong overall recommendation from users.
- Q3 201993/100
Buyers praised the lens for its sharpness, build, and fast autofocus, but some noted the high price compared to competitors.
- Great image quality and sharpness
- Fast and reliable autofocus in good light
- Solid build quality
- High price, with cheaper alternatives available
- Q1 2019100/100
All six reviewers in Q1 2019 gave the lens a perfect 5-star rating, praising its sharpness, quality, and versatility for weddings and low light.
- Sharpness at f1.4 and overall image quality are consistently praised.
- Excellent for wedding, landscape, and indoor group photography.
- Lens feels smooth, light, and clean; a favorite go-to lens.
- Refurbished unit looks new; satisfaction with Canon USA purchase.
- Q4 2018100/100
Buyers are extremely satisfied, praising sharpness, fast autofocus, and low-light performance. Many prefer it over alternatives for indoor use without flash.
- Sharpness and image quality significantly better than previous lenses.
- Fast and accurate autofocus, especially in low light on a 5D III.
- Excellent for indoor photography due to wide aperture, allowing no flash.
- Expensive compared to Sigma alternative, though still considered great.
- Q3 2018100/100
All reviews are glowing. Buyers praise the lens for exceptional sharpness, fast service, and outstanding performance, especially for indoor and wedding photography.
- Lens is very sharp with impressive detail.
- Excellent customer service and fast shipping from Adorama.
- Performs superbly wide open, with consistent sharpness.
- Good compatibility and build quality, no hassle.
- Q2 201895/100
Buyers overwhelmingly praise this lens for its sharpness, low-light performance, and beautiful rendering. A few note auto-focus is slightly slower than other L lenses.
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality, tack sharp even wide open.
- Loved for low light and beautiful depth of field.
- Auto-focus slightly slower than other L lenses, but still reliable.
- Perfect for walk-around, street, and newborn photography.
- Q1 2018100/100
Buyers praise this 35mm lens as outstanding for portraits and events, citing sharpness, low-light ability, and fast autofocus.
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality even at f/1.4.
- Strong low-light performance, effective almost in darkness.
- Fast and accurate autofocus, good for events.
- Heavy build but helps stabilize shots.
- Q4 2017100/100
Buyers in this period praise the lens for exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and unique image quality with 3-D look. Highly recommended for landscapes, portraits, and street photography.
- Exceptional sharpness corner to corner, noted as best in class.
- Fast and accurate autofocus for both photo and video.
- Unique rendering with high saturation and micro-contrast.
- Versatile for landscape, street, and portrait photography.
- Q2 2017100/100
All buyers in this period are extremely satisfied, praising sharpness, low-light performance, and color/contrast. Many switched from older Sigma or Canon lenses.
- Exceptional sharpness, especially at f/1.4 and in corners.
- Excellent low-light and autofocus performance, even in dark conditions.
- Superior colors, contrast, and minimal chromatic aberration.
- A favorite prime lens for various applications like night and event photography.
- Q1 2017100/100
Buyers praised this lens as a top-tier investment, citing unmatched sharpness, beautiful background blur, and professional build quality.
- Exceptional image quality with edge-to-edge sharpness and beautiful blur.
- Professional build quality and fast auto focus.
- Ideal for portraits and video, enhancing photography skills.
- Overall, buyers consider it the best lens they've owned.
- Q2 201680/100
Reviewers praise the image quality and sharpness but note the lens is large, heavy, and expensive.
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality, often called the best 35mm prime available.
- Lens is large, heavy, and costly, but most say the performance justifies it.
- Autofocus is fast and accurate, even in extreme low light.
- Rival Sigma Art has inconsistent AF; this lens avoided those issues.
- Q1 2016100/100
Buyers love this lens for sharpness, versatility in portraits and low light, and improved autofocus over alternatives.
- Lens is sharp for portraits, street, and landscapes, allowing cropping without quality loss.
- Autofocus works well in low light, better than Sigma 1.4 Art.
- Frequently used as default lens due to image quality and versatility.
- Combines well with Canon 5D Mark III for smooth performance in portraiture.
- Q4 201597/100
Buyers praise the lens for exceptional sharpness, minimal chromatic aberration, and beautiful bokeh, though some note its heavy weight and very neutral color rendering.
- Exceptional sharpness across the frame, even at f/1.4, outshining other lenses.
- Low chromatic aberration, excellent contrast, and smooth bokeh are frequently highlighted.
- Heavy build considered a trade-off for optical quality; some find it burdensome.
- Very neutral color straight out of camera; less warm than some competitors, easily adjustable.
D'après 148 avis clients datés, regroupés par trimestre civil. L'analyse par période est en anglais.
The proof
Performances
Caractéristiques techniques
Fiche technique complète
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Air Sphere Coating (ASC) |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Nano USM |
| Stabilization | No |
| Stabilization Stops | 7 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 280 |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x |
Face à la concurrence
| Spec | Canon L-series RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM 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 | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 555 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 116 |
| AF Type | Nano USM | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon L-series RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM 35mm | 94.5 | 53.4 | 62.7 | 33.6 | 82.4 | 50 | 80.8 | 34.1 | 91.7 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 86.4 | 54.6 | 22.8 | 95.9 | 84.1 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |