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Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM vs Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM

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CanonRF 50mm F1.4 L VCMCanonRF 85mm F1.4L VCM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2024September 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionFourteen elements in eleven groups14 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsOne UD and two aspherical elements, including one glass-moulded aspherical element; ASC and Super Spectra coatings; front fluorine 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)
DiaphragmEleven blades with 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 for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; RF extenders not compatible. Iris ring provides movie aperture control; Canon lists EOS R, RP, Ra, R3, R5, R6, R6 Mark II, R7, R8, R10, R50, R100 and R5 C as unable to set still-photo aperture with this ring even with their latest firmwareCanon 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 distance0.4 m0.75 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.12×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailElectronic floating focus control combines VCM and Nano USM motorsVoice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus; maker notes movement/noise in unpowered internal VCM components is normal
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.4 m–
Magnification detailMaximum 0.15×–
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabiliser; relies on in-body stabilisation where provided (Dustin Abbott)No 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 resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter76.5 mm76.5 mm
Length99.3 mm99.3 mm
Weight580 g636 g
ControlsElectronic manual-focus, customisable control and smooth-action iris rings; customisable lens function button; AF/MF switchCustomisable 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 resistanceDust and moisture resistant construction with mount rubber sealDust 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 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 99.3 mm lengthApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 99.3 mm length
Weight detailApproximately 580 g lensApproximately 636 g lens
Lens hoodES-73 hood includedET-73C; maker lists E-67 II cap, Lens Dust Cap RF and LP1219 pouch as accessories
In the boxLens, E-67 II front cap, RF dust cap, ES-73 hood, LP1219 case and user manual–
Release detailDecember 2024 marketed month in Canon Camera MuseumCanon Japan specifies first sale on 27 September 2025; no UK first-sale day inferred

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