Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM § 03 Head to head
Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM vs Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC
Canon 14mm f/1.4 has a wider field of view. Sigma 15mm f/1.4 has a longer reach.
The Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM is a 14mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC is a 15mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM 
Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM better than the Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC?
- Wider field of view (14mm vs 15mm)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
Why is the Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC better than the Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM?
- Longer reach (15mm vs 14mm)
- 358 g lighter (220 g vs 578 g)
- 48 mm shorter (64 mm vs 112 mm long)
- Focuses 6 cm closer (0.18 m vs 0.24 m)
- $2,020 cheaper ($579 launch price vs $2,599 launch price)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM has the edge: it goes wider, to 14mm against 15mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM has the edge: it goes wider, to 14mm against 15mm.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM has the edge: it goes wider, to 14mm against 15mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM | Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 14mm | 15mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 578 g | 220 g (7.76 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 112 x 76.5 mm | 64.8 x 64 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.24 m | 0.177 m (0.58 feet) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 18 elements / 13 groups | 13 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | — | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Sony E, Canon RF, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $2,599 launch price | $579 launch price ◆ |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Sigma
- 112 × 76.5 mm
- 64 × 64.8 mm
The Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM is 48 mm longer and 358 g heavier than the Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC.
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Sample frames
Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM
Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM or the Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC?
- The Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC weighs 220 g, 358 g less than the Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM (578 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM or the Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC?
- The Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC focuses down to 0.18 m, against 0.24 m for the Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM.
- Do the Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM and the Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM or the Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM has the edge: it goes wider, to 14mm against 15mm.
- Is the Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM or the Sigma C 15 mm f/1.4 DC better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Canon RF 14 mm f/1.4L VCM has the edge: it goes wider, to 14mm against 15mm.
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