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Canon · RF
RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
A full-frame f/1.2 portrait prime for EOS R cameras, with ring USM autofocus, BR optics, a customisable control ring and dust and moisture resistant construction.
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 85 mm
- Max aperture
- f/1.2
- Stabilisation
- No
- Weight
- 1,195 g
What reviewers say
Both reviews praise central sharpness at f/1.2, strong subject separation and solid construction, while noting the heavy body and absent stabiliser. Their corner findings differ. OpticalLimits rates the outer frame very good wide open, whereas Digital Camera World's lab finds disappointing corners until stopped down. OpticalLimits also sees some harsh background transitions and residual axial colour fringing.
From opticallimits.com and digitalcameraworld.com
Specifications
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- Lens type
- Prime
- Focal length
- 85 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.2
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Optical construction
- Thirteen elements in nine groups
- Special elements
- BR optics, UD and ground aspherical optics; ASC coating; front and rear fluorine coatings
- Diaphragm
- Nine blades with circular aperture
Mount and compatibility
- Mounts
- Canon RF
- Image circle
- Full frame
- Compatibility
- Canon RF mount for full-frame and APS-C EOS R cameras; extenders and EF12 II or EF25 II extension tubes not compatible
Focus and stabilisation
- Autofocus
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.85 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.12×
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Autofocus detail
- Ring-type USM autofocus with electronic manual focusing and full-time manual override (Digital Camera World)
- Focus distance detail
- Minimum focus 0.85 m; internal focusing and focus limiter with 1.5 m to infinity setting (Digital Camera World)
- Magnification detail
- Maximum 0.12×
- Stabilisation detail
- No optical stabiliser
Design
- Dust and moisture resistant
- Yes
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Maximum diameter
- 103.2 mm
- Length
- 117.3 mm
- Weight
- 1,195 g
- Controls
- Electronic manual-focus and customisable lens control rings; AF/MF and focus limiter switches (Digital Camera World)
- Weather resistance
- Weather-sealed construction with front and rear fluorine coatings
- Dimensions detail
- Approximately 103.2 mm maximum diameter × 117.3 mm length
- Weight detail
- Approximately 1195 g lens
- Lens hood
- ET-89 hood included
- In the box
- Lens, E-82 II front cap, RF dust cap, ET-89 hood, LP1424 soft pouch and user manual
- Release detail
- June 2019 marketed month in Canon Camera Museum
Pros and cons
Pros
- f/1.2 maximum aperture
- Customisable lens control ring
- Dust and moisture resistant construction
Cons
- 1195 g lens weight
- No optical stabilisation
- Extenders not compatible
Closest rivals
Model | Mount | Focal length | Max aperture | Stabilisation | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF | 85 mm | f/1.2 | No | 1,195 g | Dec 2019 | |
| Canon RF | 85 mm | f/2 | Yes | 500 g | Oct 2020 | |
| Canon RF | 85 mm | f/1.4 | No | 636 g | Sept 2025 |
Sources
- canon.co.uk/lenses/rf-85mm-f1-2l-usm/specifications
- canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-85mm-f1-2l-usm-lens/3447C005
- global.canon/en/c-museum/product/rf482.html
- opticallimits.com/canon/canon-rf/canon-rf-85mm-f-1-2-usm-l-review-30mp
- digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/canon-rf-85mm-f12l-usm-review
- Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM, front three-quarter view on the supplied white background: Canon official RF85mm F1.2 L USM Camera Museum photograph — https://global.canon/ja/c-museum/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/rf482_b.jpg
- Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM — upright front view: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-85mm-f1-2l-usm-lens/3447C005/
- Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM — upright view showing control switches: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-85mm-f1-2l-usm-lens/3447C005/
- Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM — diagonal front view: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-85mm-f1-2l-usm-lens/3447C005/
- Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM — with the lens hood fitted: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-85mm-f1-2l-usm-lens/3447C005/
- Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM — upright front view with rear cap: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-85mm-f1-2l-usm-lens/3447C005/
- Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM — angled front view with rear cap: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-85mm-f1-2l-usm-lens/3447C005/
- Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM — mounted on a camera held to a photographer’s eye: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-85mm-f1-2l-usm-lens/3447C005/
- Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM — mounted on a camera viewed from above outdoors: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-85mm-f1-2l-usm-lens/3447C005/
- Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM — lens held beside a camera body: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-85mm-f1-2l-usm-lens/3447C005/
- Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM — upright among flowers: Canon official UK Store product photograph — https://www.canon.co.uk/store/canon-rf-85mm-f1-2l-usm-lens/3447C005/
