Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

The ultimate portrait lens for mirrorless systems

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
95/100
LENS SCORE
Features 19
Performance 20
Durability 19
Price 18
Usability 19
Brand Canon
Model 3447C002

Key Features

OPTICS 13 elements in 9 groups with Blue Spectrum Refractive optics
APERTURE 9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Ring-type USM for fast and silent focusing
COATING ASC (Air Sphere Coating) to reduce flare and ghosting
CONTROL Customizable control ring for exposure settings
MIN FOCUS 0.85m minimum focusing distance
MAGNIFICATION 0.12x maximum magnification
FILTER 82mm front filter thread
WEATHER SEALING L-series dust and moisture resistant construction
BUILD Professional grade metal barrel and weather-sealed mount
DIAPHRAGM Electromagnetic diaphragm for precise exposure control
ELEMENTS Includes one aspherical and one UD lens element
MOUNT Canon RF mount for EOS R series cameras

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic manual focus
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Lens lacks OIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Full L-series weather resistance

How-to Use Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 85mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.2
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 13 elements in 9 groups
Diaphragm Blades 9
Minimum Focus Distance 0.85m
Maximum Magnification 0.12x
Filter Size 82mm
Focus Motor Ring USM
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 1195g
Dimensions 103.2 x 117.3 mm