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Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM vs Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM

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CanonRF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STMCanonRF 85mm F1.4L VCM
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2018September 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lensYes–
Optical construction11 elements in nine groups14 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsOne aspherical element shown in Canon Camera Museum optical diagram; Super Spectra coatingOne UD and one glass-moulded aspherical element
Coatings–ASC and Super Spectra; fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detail–f/1.4–16 with stepless iris ring; no click-stop option (Amateur Photographer)
DiaphragmNine blades, circular aperture11 circular aperture blades
Angle of view–24° horizontal, 16° vertical and 28°30′ diagonal on full frame
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon RFCanon RF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon RF mount, full-frame image circleCanon EOS R cameras; full-frame image circle; stills iris-ring support is body/firmware dependent
Teleconverter support–Canon RF extenders not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.17 m0.75 m
Maximum magnification0.5×0.12×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSTM autofocus and electronic manual focusingVoice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus; maker notes movement/noise in unpowered internal VCM components is normal
Focus distance detailMinimum focusing distance 0.17 m–
Magnification detailMaximum 0.5× reproduction, equivalent to half life-size–
Stabilisation detailHybrid optical IS corrects angular and shift shake; rated five stops on EOS R under CIPA. Combination IS for movies combines lens optical stabilisation with camera electronic ISNo lens optical IS; maker separately lists camera IBIS CIPA-2024 performance of eight stops at the centre and seven at the corners under its camera/test conditions
Video features–Optically suppressed focus breathing and stepless iris control; UK maker footnote excludes stills iris-ring operation on EOS R/RP/Ra/R3/R5/R6/R6 Mark II/R7/R8/R10/R50/R100/R5 C even with current firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoYes
Filter diameter52 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter74.4 mm76.5 mm
Length62.8 mm99.3 mm
Weight305 g636 g
ControlsSeparate customisable control ring and focus ring, AF/MF and IS switchesCustomisable control ring, focus ring, iris ring with Auto-position lock, function button and AF/MF switch (Amateur Photographer)
Filter detail–67 mm front screw-in filter thread; compatible Canon 67 mm Protect and PL-C B circular polarising filters
Weather resistanceOpticalLimits reports no weather sealingDust and moisture resistant with mount gasket; Canon states protection requires attachment to a camera and cannot prevent all dust or water ingress; no waterproof/IP rating inferred
Dimensions detailApproximately 74.4 mm maximum diameter × 62.8 mm lengthApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 99.3 mm length
Weight detailApproximately 305 g lensApproximately 636 g lens
Lens hoodSold separatelyET-73C; maker lists E-67 II cap, Lens Dust Cap RF and LP1219 pouch as accessories
In the boxLens, E-52 II front cap, RF lens dust cap and user manual–
Release detailNovember 2018 marketed month in Canon Camera MuseumCanon Japan specifies first sale on 27 September 2025; no UK first-sale day inferred

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