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Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM Review

Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM

Main Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F2 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon RF Mount
  • Weight: 500g.
  • Diameter: 78mm
  • Length: 91mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.35m
  • Max Magnification:0.5x
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Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM Overview

Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is an Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon RF mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is compatible with cameras that have Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R10, Canon R7 and Canon R5 C.

Focal Range

Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has a fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 136mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM's stabilization system is effective up to 5.0 stops.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.5x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.5x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Aperture

Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has a max aperture of F2.

Optical Formula

Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 11 groups . Special elements used in this design is One UD lens.

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Body Colour

Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is available in Black color.

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Pros and Cons of Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM


PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
High Max Magnification ratio of 0.5x

CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM

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Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Canon RF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 85mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring unknown
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 12
Optical Groups 11
Special Elements One UD lens

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.35m
Max Magnification 0.5X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type unknown
Focus Method Unknown
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 500g
Diameter 78mm
Length 91mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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