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Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM

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Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/1.2
Weight
1195 g
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
85 cm
Length
117.3 mm
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At a Glance

This short telephoto prime for full-frame Canon RF offers f/1.2 at 85 mm, which means a lot of light and very shallow depth of field. At 1.2 kg it is heavy. It focuses down to 85 cm. Aspherical and UD elements, BR optics, an Air Sphere coating and a control ring are included. It suits portraits and events.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Events

Worth knowing

  • At 1.2 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
85 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.2
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
13
Groups
9
Weight
1,195 g (2.63 lb)
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
85 cm (33.46 in)
Max. magnification
1:8.3 (0.12×)
Length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)
Diameter
103.2 mm (4.06 in)
Released
June 2019

Manufacturer data: canon-europe.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM fit?

The Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.

LensCanon RF 85mm F1.2L USMCanon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DSSamyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 RFCanon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/1.2f/1.2f/1.4f/1.4
Weight1,195 g1,195 g584 g636 g
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm77 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance85 cm85 cm90 cm75 cm
Length117.3 mm117 mm98 mm99.3 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM weigh?

The Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM weighs 1,195 g. It is 117.3 mm long with a diameter of 103.2 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM use?

The Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM takes 82 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM is 85 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.

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