
Canon RF Autofocus
Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS
- Focal length
- 85 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.2
- Weight
- 1195 g
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 85 cm
- Length
- 117 mm
At a Glance
This 85 mm short telephoto prime for full-frame Canon RF works at f/1.2, allowing short shutter times and very shallow depth of field. The DS variant adds a defocus smoothing coating. At 1.2 kg it is heavy. A control ring and an Air Sphere coating 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
- 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 mm (4.61 in)
- Diameter
- 103 mm (4.06 in)
- Released
- December 2019
Manufacturer data: global.canon
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS fit?
The Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS 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
Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.
| Lens | Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS | Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM | Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 RF | Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 1,195 g | 1,195 g | 584 g | 636 g |
| Filter diameter | 82 mm | 82 mm | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 85 cm | 85 cm | 90 cm | 75 cm |
| Length | 117 mm | 117.3 mm | 98 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS: FAQ
Does the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS have autofocus?
Yes, the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS has autofocus.
Does the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS have image stabilization?
No, the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS 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 DS weigh?
The Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS weighs 1,195 g. It is 117 mm long with a diameter of 103 mm.
What filter size does the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS use?
The Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS takes 82 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS is 85 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.
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