The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 and the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Canon RF 45mm F1.2 with a length of 75mm, is 16mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 78mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 45mm F1.2 and Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 and the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon RF 45mm F1.2 weighs 346g, which means it is 154g (30%) lighter than the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM which has a weight of 500g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 and the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 45mm F1.2 and the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Focal Range
Canon RF 45mm F1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
72mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 136mm .
