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Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS vs Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM

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CanonRF 85mm F1.2 L USM DSCanonRF 85mm F1.4L VCM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2019September 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length85 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionThirteen elements in nine groups. Defocus Smoothing coating on two lens surfaces gradually lowers transmission towards their edges, softening out-of-focus highlight outlines without softening the focused subject; Digital Camera World reports about 1⅓ stops less light transmission at f/1.2 and a T2.2 transmission rating14 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsBR optical elements in one location, one UD element and one ground aspherical element; ASC and fluorine coatingsOne 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 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 camerasCanon 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 distance0.85 m0.75 m
Maximum magnification0.12×0.12×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRing-type USM autofocus; full-time manual override (Digital Camera World)Voice Coil Motor autofocus; electronic manual focus; maker notes movement/noise in unpowered internal VCM components is normal
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.85 m; internal focusing and focus limiter (Digital Camera World)–
Magnification detailMaximum 0.12×–
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabiliserNo 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 diameter82 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter103.2 mm76.5 mm
Length117.3 mm99.3 mm
Weight1,195 g636 g
ControlsElectronic manual-focus and customisable lens control rings; AF/MF and focus limiter switchesCustomisable control ring, focus ring, iris ring with Auto-position lock, function button and AF/MF switch (Amateur Photographer)
Filter detail82 mm front filter thread67 mm front screw-in filter thread; compatible Canon 67 mm Protect and PL-C B circular polarising filters
Weather resistanceWeather-sealed construction with front and rear fluorine coatingsDust 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 103.2 mm maximum diameter × 117.3 mm lengthApproximately 76.5 mm maximum diameter × 99.3 mm length
Weight detailApproximately 1195 g lensApproximately 636 g lens
Lens hoodET-89 hood includedET-73C; maker lists E-67 II cap, Lens Dust Cap RF and LP1219 pouch as accessories
In the boxLens, E-82 II front cap, RF dust cap, ET-89 hood, LP1424 soft pouch and user manual–
Release detailDecember 2019 marketed month in Canon Camera MuseumCanon Japan specifies first sale on 27 September 2025; no UK first-sale day inferred

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