Canon Launches Two New Wide Angle Lenses for RF Mount

The RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom and RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens expand Canon's optical lineup.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 11:15pm

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Canon U.S.A. has announced the launch of two new wide-angle lenses for its RF mount camera system - the RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and the RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens. The RF7-14mm is the world's widest angle zoom lens with a 190-degree field of view, while the RF14mm is Canon's brightest ultra-wide angle interchangeable lens ever produced, with a fast f/1.4 aperture.

Why it matters

These new lenses expand Canon's diverse lineup of RF mount optics, providing professional photographers, videographers, and hybrid creators with more versatile ultra-wide angle options. The fisheye zoom and fast prime lens cater to a variety of applications like sports, landscapes, astrophotography, architecture, and virtual reality.

The details

The RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens features a 7-14mm focal range, achieving both circular 190-degree fisheye at 7mm and diagonal 180-degree fisheye at 14mm. It has a variable maximum aperture of f/2.8-3.5 and supports Canon's EF-to-EOS R mount adapter filters. The RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens is Canon's brightest ultra-wide angle interchangeable lens, with a fast f/1.4 aperture and compact, lightweight design. It uses dual Voice Coil Motors for fast, precise autofocus and minimized focus breathing.

  • The lenses are expected to be available by the end of February 2026.

The players

Canon U.S.A., Inc.

A leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean markets. Canon Inc., the parent company, has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 42 consecutive years.

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The takeaway

These new wide-angle lenses from Canon demonstrate the company's continued optical innovation and commitment to providing professional creators with versatile tools to capture dynamic, high-quality imagery and video.