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Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens

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Product highlights

  • Focal length: 85mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/1.2
  • Canon RF Mount
  • Full frame sensor format
  • 13 lens elements in 9 groups
  • BR optics reduce chromatic aberration
  • Minimum focusing distance of 2.79 ft/0.85m
  • Control ring for direct setting changes
  • One aspheric element and one UD Lens
  • 12 pin communication system

Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens

With its fixed 85mm focal length and wide f/1.2 maximum aperture, the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM lens is ideal for photographing portraits, weddings, fashion and more, and great for low-light situations and producing beautiful, soft backgrounds. It gives you fast autofocus speed, and works great with the Eye Detection AF feature found in the EOS R and EOS RP cameras to provide impressive focus on a subject’s eye. All this and more, including Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics (BR) to help reduce chromatic aberration and Air Sphere Coating to help minimize flaring and ghosting, combine to give you a lens you’ll want among your favorites.

High Image Quality and Bright f/1.2 Aperture L Lens for EOS R System Cameras

An incredibly bright fixed focal length lens, the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM distinguishes itself by maintaining incredibly high image quality, edge to edge, even wide open at its f/1.2 maximum aperture. With 13 elements in 9 groups and a 9-blade aperture system, it can deliver sharp and detailed images with gorgeous background blur and remarkable consistency.

Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics (BR) Reduces Chromatic Aberration

Thanks to Canon's BR optics (Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics), the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM helps capture beautiful detailed photos with minimal chromatic aberration, while also providing stunning resolution.

Minimum Focusing Distance of 2.79 ft/0.85m

With a minimum focusing distance of 2.79 ft./0.85m and a maximum magnification of approx. 0.12x, the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM is capable of capturing sharp and detailed images from various distances. Whether you're shooting portraits, still life or close ups, the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM can easily provide sharp images with minimal distortion.

Control Ring for Direct Setting Changes

The RF 85mm F1.2 L USM lens incorporates a control ring on the lens barrel that can directly adjust numerous settings including shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation and more. Located towards the front of the lens and effectively adding a third dial to the EOS R series cameras’ main dial and quick control dial, the control ring has a tactile, easily distinguished surface and features a clicking mechanism that provides tangible feedback for confident use while looking through the viewfinder. For photographers and moviemakers who would prefer a silent control ring, the clicking mechanism can be removed by a Canon service provider for a fee.

One Aspherical Element and One UD Lens

Taking advantage of the RF mount, the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM lens offers incredible optical quality and an exceedingly bright f/1.2 maximum aperture. It features a large diameter Aspherical element for high image quality from center to corner and an Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) glass element that helps reduce aberrations for minimized distortion throughout the image plane.

High-Speed 12 pin Communication System

Designed to quickly process data, the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM features the 12 pin communication system inherent in all RF lenses. This accelerates AF, Image Stabilization, the Digital Lens Optimizer and more, helping to simplify complex operations and provide a quick and reliable user experience. Other features of the 12 pin communication system:

  • Lens Information Display: Lens information is displayed right in the viewfinder
  • In-Camera Digital Lens Optimizer combats aberrations and image deterioration

Dust- and Weather-Resistant with Fluorine Coating

Like all L series lenses, the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM lens is built to endure the rigors of professional use. Constructed to be rugged, refined and precise, it can be operated intuitively so concentration can remain on the subject at hand. Rugged features include:

  • Vibration Shock Resistance
  • Dust- and Weather-Resistant
  • Fluorine Coating
  • Air Sphere Coating (ASC) minimizes lens flare and ghosting

Specifications

Physical
Weight 2.63 lbs./1,195g
Color Black
Mount
Lens Mount Canon RF Mount
Focus
Maximum Aperture f/1.2
Minimum Aperture f/16
Focal Length 85mm
Maximum Magnification 0.12x
Angle of view 28° 30'
Minimum Focus Distance 2.79 ft./0.85 m
Focus Type Auto
Diaphragm Blades 9 (circular)
Fixed Focal Length 85mm
Lens Format Full Frame Sensors
Lens Type Wide Angle

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Ratings and reviews

Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens

Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens SKU: 3447C002

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super sharp I switched from Nikon to canon for the quality and features of the EOS r5 of course the legendary glass. Glad I did!
Date published: 2024-05-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic lens A wonderfully sharp lens that can be used wide open for one shot Milky Way photos.
Date published: 2024-02-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My new favorite lens of all time Was between this and the 50mm 1.2 for mostly cars and pet/people portraits. Very happy I chose the 85mm. The RF 70-200 was previously my favorite lens and I never imagined this would blow it out of the water. Everything looks incredible through this glass. People, cars, animals, you name it. Insanely sharp even wide open at f1.2. Dreamy bokeh, amazing colors, and fantastic clarity. The best lens I have ever owned in 15 years, hands down.
Date published: 2023-08-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Stunning and sharp Incredible lens! I regreat going cheap and getting the 2.0, even though that lens are alright, this one is next level. I never though I’d shoot at 1.2 but here I am! All day long! It’s heavy but so worth it! I wish I got this lens before! Just buy it! I use a lot my 28 70 and though that the 85 wounds be a big difference from the 70 mm but it is! It’s amazing
Date published: 2023-07-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Blur King I'm so pleased that I went with this lens. Nevermind the price because it'll pay for itself in the long run.
Date published: 2023-06-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from $$$$$ All I smell when I take this lens out is money. Before and during the purchase all I thought about was the cost. But now that I own it, all I think about is how much money this beauty is bringing in. Before switching to mirrorless I was more partial to the EF 50mm f1.2 and EF 135mm f2. Now I have found my favorite RF lens. Yes, I know the bokeh is beautiful. But that attribute is really second to the beautiful rendering, sharpness and accurate focus on my R5. Some people whine about the slow focusing. But in reality, it is not that slow. Compared to the EF 85mm f1.2L II it is like a hare passing the turtle. Sure it's not the best stop action sports lens but more useful that it's older counterpart. Oh yeah, that older counterpart was also not sharp, had bad CA and corner fall off. My copy has already paid for itself and has put enough in the coffers to purchase the RF 35mm f1.2 when it arrives. A fir the weight. It is offset to my by the light weight of the R5 compared to the 1DX II i parted with when I switched.
Date published: 2022-05-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's Magical *** For the Zillion dollars it cost, it should be magical. Guess What? IT IS. The focus along with the shallow depth of field makes you a 9th degree photographer. I am blown away. Not to get too dramatic but I think it is the smooth drop off from the target toward the out of focus area. Yea, I know---bokeh, but it's more than that. Big $$$ and Big results!!
Date published: 2022-01-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing bokeh This is an amazing lens! Super sharp and beautiful bokeh. It’s very fast too. Only downside is that it’s super heavy!
Date published: 2021-07-14
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