Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM

Versatile portrait lens with macro capabilities

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79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 16
Durability 14
Price 16
Usability 16
Brand Canon
Model 4234C005

Key Features

OPTICS 12 elements in 11 groups including one UD lens element
MACRO 0.5x maximum magnification with 35cm minimum focus distance
STABILIZATION Optical Image Stabilizer providing up to 5 stops of shake correction
AUTOFOCUS STM stepping motor for smooth and quiet AF performance
CONTROL Customizable Control Ring for exposure settings
APERTURE 9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
MOUNT Canon RF mount for full-frame mirrorless systems

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM

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

How-to Use Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 85mm
Maximum Aperture f/2
Minimum Aperture f/29
Lens Construction 12 elements in 11 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 0.35m (1.15 ft)
Maximum Magnification 0.5x
Filter Size 67mm
Diaphragm Blades 9
Image Stabilization Yes, up to 5 stops
Focus Motor STM
Weight 500g
Dimensions 78 x 90.5 mm