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Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM

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Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
500 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
35 cm
Length
91 mm
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At a Glance

The 85 mm macro lens for full-frame Canon RF reaches a magnification of 1:2 (0.5x) at a minimum focus distance of 35 cm. With an f/2 aperture and an optical stabilizer, it also works beyond close-ups. It weighs 500 g. Besides macro and product shots, it suits portraits and events.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Portraits
  • Events

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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/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/29
Elements
12
Groups
11
Weight
500 g (1.1 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
35 cm (13.78 in)
Max. magnification
1:2 (0.5×)
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)
Diameter
78 mm (3.07 in)
Released
October 2020

Manufacturer data: global.canon

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

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Which cameras does the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM fit?

The Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM 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 F2 Macro IS STM compared

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

LensCanon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STMVistilen AF 85mm F1.8 SE IISamyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 RFCanon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/1.8f/1.4f/1.4
Weight500 g379 g584 g636 g
Filter diameter67 mm62 mm77 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance35 cm65 cm90 cm75 cm
Length91 mm98.6 mm98 mm99.3 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnonono
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Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM weigh?

The Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM weighs 500 g. It is 91 mm long with a diameter of 78 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM use?

The Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is 35 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.

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