# Canon’s RF 14mm F1.4L VCM is exceptionally lightweight, fast and wide — it’s the dream lens for astrophotographers

> Canon continues to lock out third parties from its RF-mount for full-frame cameras (but not APS-C), but that decision feels somewhat justified given how active it's been in filling out its range of lenses.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-lenses/canons-rf-14mm-f1-4l-vcm-is-exceptionally-lightweight-fast-and-wide-its-the-dream-lens-for-astrophotographers?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69843a4ec4176d4819da2f2a)
- **Published:** 2026-02-05
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #canon #astrophotographers #dream #exceptionally #fast #lens #lenses #lightweight
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