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Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM Lens Compared to the Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM Lens | Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2025 | 2022 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 15/11 | 17/15 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 94º | 94.5° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4-16 | f/1.4-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 18.3 oz (519g) | 22.2 oz (630g) |
| Actual Weight | 18.3 oz (518.2g) | 22.2 oz (628.6g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.8 oz (22.9g) | 2 oz (56g) |
| In-Use Weight | 19.1 oz (541.1g) | 24.2 oz (684.6g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.01 x 3.91” (76.5 x 99.3mm) | 3.46 x 4.46” (87.8 x 113.2mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3 x 4.18” (76 x 106.1mm) | 3.45 x 4.66” (87.7 x 118.4mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.18” (106.1mm) | 4.66” (118.4mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.49 x 1.31” (88.6 x 33.3mm) | 4.17 x 1.93” (106 x 49.1mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.26 - 5.26” (133.7 - 133.7mm) | 6.09 - 6.09” (154.7 - 154.7mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.03” (26.1mm) | 1.47” (37.4mm) |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 82mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | VCM, Nano USM | Stepping Motor |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 360° | 1070° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 7.87” (200mm) | 9.06” (230mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 7.52” (191mm) | 7.83” (199mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.19x | 0.16x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / EW-73H Buy ► | Y / LH878-04 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1219 Buy ► | Y / Padded Nylon |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 20mm = 30.71" | 20mm = 2.47' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 20mm = 780mm | 20mm = 754mm |
| Review | Canon RF 20mm F1.4 L VCM Lens | Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens |
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