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Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM RF Mount Review

Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM

Main Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F1.2 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon RF Mount
  • Weight: 1,195g / 2.63 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 103mm x 117mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.85m
  • Max Magnification: 0.12x
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Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Overview


Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with RF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitExcellent
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundFair
VloggingAverage
LandscapeFair
MacroPoor

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Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM is a member of Canon's RF L series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

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Reasons to Buy Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
AF/MF Switch on Lens
Focus Range Limiter
Programmable Control Ring
Full-time Manual Focusing
Focus Distance Limiter
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
Heavy
Pricey


Lens Mount

Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM is compatible with cameras that have a Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50.

Canon R100 with Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Lens Size
Canon R100 with the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Lens
Canon R8 with Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Lens Size
Canon R8 with the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Lens
Canon R50 with Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Lens Size
Canon R50 with the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Lens

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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM has a maximum diameter of 103mm and total length of 117mm. It weighs 1195g / 42.2 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S (Nikon Z mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM vs Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S Size and Weight

Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM has a filter thread of 82mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM:

  • 82mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 82mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 82mm Clear Protection Lens Filters


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Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Lens Top View




Focal Range

Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM has a fixed focal length of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 136mm.



Weather Sealings

The Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Canon R8, Canon R6 II and Canon R7.

Optical Image Stabilization

Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM in Canon RF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.12x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.85m. 0.12x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Canon RF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM: 0.26x - (Compare)
  • Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS: 0.12x - (Compare)
  • Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF: 0.11x - (Compare)

Aperture

Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM has a max aperture of F1.2.

Optical Formula

Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 9 groups .

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Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Lens Hood


What's in the Box of Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM:

  • Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM Lens
  • Canon E-82 II 82mm Lens Cap
  • Canon Lens Dust Cap RF
  • Canon ET-89 Lens Hood
  • Canon LP1424 Lens Case for Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Telephoto Lens
  • Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
  • Body Colour

    Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM is available in Black color.

    Popular Comparisons of Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Alternatives in Canon RF Mount
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    Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Detailed Specifications


    General
    Brand Canon
    Lens Type Prime
    Lens Type Telephoto Prime
    Lens Mount Canon RF
    Max Format 35mm FF
    Focal Range 85mm
    Image Stabilization No
    Colour Black
    Zoom Method No Zoom
    Power Zoom No Zoom
    Zoom Lock No Zoom
    Zoom Ratio 1.0X
    APERTURE
    Max Aperture F1.2
    Min Aperture
    Aperture Ring No
    Diaphragm Blades 9
    Optics
    Optical Elements 13
    Optical Groups 9

    FOCUSING
    Min Focus Distance 0.85m
    Max Magnification 0.12X
    Autofocus Yes
    AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
    Full Time Manual Yes
    Focus Method Internal
    Focus Distance Limiter Yes
    Distance Scale No
    DoF Scale No
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Weight 1195g
    Diameter 103mm
    Length 117mm
    Weather Sealing Yes
    Filter Thread 82mm
    Filter Notes -
    Hood Code ET-89
    Tripod Collar No
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