RF85mm F1.2 L USM
RF85mm F1.2 L USM continues the legacy of Canon’s 85mm f/1.2 portrait lens. Featuring Canon's exclusive BR lens, Ground aspherical lens, UD lens and ASC coating, the RF85mm F1.2 L USM achieves extraordinary optical performance even at f/1.2 aperture.
Compatible camera: EOS R series mirrorless cameras
Continuing the Legacy of Canon 85mm F1.2 Lens
TheRF85mm F1.2 L USM continues the legacy of Canon’s 85mm f/1.2 portrait lens and take it further to the next level on the EOS R Mirrorless Camera System. RF85mm F1.2 L USM has everything that portrait photographers could have longed for. A golden focal length preferred by professional portrait photographers, 85mm provides a natural and appropriate depth of field and perspective of the subject relative to the background while maintaining optimum distance between the photographer and subject to support strong communication which is crucial to a successful shot. While the ultra large and bright aperture of f/1.2 with 9-blade circular aperture offers a shallow depth of field with amazingly dreamy and soft background blurring.
EOS R • ISO 100 • 1/1600s • f/1.2
The Ultimate Canon F1.2 Portrait Lens with Extraordinary Optical Performance
Taking the advantages of large diameter mount and short back focus of RF Mount,RF85mm F1.2 L USM adopts a newly developed 13 elements in 9 groups optical design with effectively placement of BR (Blue Spectrum Refractive) lens, ground aspherical lens and UD lens elements to achieve extraordinary optical performance even at f/1.2.
EOS R • ISO 100 • 1/400 s • f/1.2
BR Lens
RF85mm F1.2 L USM is the second lens model to incorporate Canon’s proprietary BR lens after the renowned EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM. BR lens consists of an optical material, namely Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics, developed for ideal chromatic aberration correction. Designed from its molecular structure, BR Optics possess anomalous dispersion characteristics that can greatly refract blue light (short wavelength spectrum). When combined with conventional convex and concave lenses, the BR optics helps converge all colors to a specific focal point and eliminate axial chromatic aberration and color blur thoroughly even at wide open aperture which are not correctable with conventional lens combinations. This makes possible a higher standard of color fringing correction to achieve superior imaging performance with exceptional contrast and details.
BR Lens Corrects Chromatic Aberration Effectively
EOS R • ISO 100 • 1/250s • f/1.2
Ground Aspherical Lens
RF85mm F1.2 L USM makes use of a high precision ground aspherical lens to reduce spherical aberration and comatic aberration to achieve superior image quality from center to periphery even at f/1.2.
UD Lens
An Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) lens element is also used to reduce axial chromatic aberration and chromatic aberration of magnification, resulting in high resolution and high contrast image quality.
Air Sphere Coating (ASC)
RF85mm F1.2 L USM also features Canon’s ASC (Air Sphere Coating) to reduce lens flare and ghosting caused by reflections and improve image clarity and contrast when shooting into backlight.
F1.2 Ultra Large Aperture
The ultra large and bright aperture of f/1.2 with 9-blade circular aperture offers a shallow depth of field with amazingly dreamy and soft background blurring. By making use of the Eye-detection AF on EOS R series camera, photographers can focus precisely on subject’s eye even at wide open aperture. This ultra large aperture also promises superior low light performance to capture sharp and crispy images with higher shutter speeds. What’s more, when this lens is used with the EOS R series mirrorless cameras, it can unleash the full strength of low light autofocus capability of Dual Pixel CMOS AF to expand the shooting possibility in all challenging and lighting conditions.
EOS R • ISO 100 • 1/1250 s • f/1.2
High Speed Auto Focus
To drive the large focusing lens group of a f/1.2 lens, RF85mm F1.2 L USM uses the same ring-type USM (Ultrasonic Motor) as found on super-telephoto lenses, which has the highest torque among Canon’s ultrasonic motors. The control method is also modified to raise the maximum motor torque for moving the large focusing unit with high precision. Photographers will find the lens offer high speed and precise focusing to capture fleeting expressions and moments during portrait shooting. The lens also supports full time manual focus that enables photographers to adjust the focus manually anytime as desired, useful when delicate focusing is required such as to focus on an expression in the eyes.
In addition, the lens features 0.85m minimum focusing distance with 0.12x maximum magnification, enabling photographers to get closer to the subject and create impressive close-up shots and stunning background blurred effects with its f/1.2 ultra large aperture.
Unparalleled Reliability and Operability
8-stop shake compensation1
When attaching RF85mm F1.2 L USM to EOS R series camera with In-body Image Stabilizer, up to 8 stops of image stabilization1 is provided.
Focus Ring
To facilitate the control during manual focusing, the torque on the electronic focusing ring for RF85mm F1.2 L USM has been optimized to give a comfortable sensation and minimize unintentional operations. This adjusted torque sensation improves the operability for manual focusing with DAF Focus Guide and Focus Peaking during video recording and still image shooting.
Control Ring
Incorporates the RF lens control ring to adjust assigned camera settings such as ISO speed, shutter speed or aperture value directly from the lens.
The clicking sensation and sound of the control ring can be removed for silent control during photo shooting or video recording. This service is available at Canon Care Center (chargeable service).
Fluorine Coating
Fluorine coating is added to the foremost and rearmost lens surfaces to repel dust particles and water droplets. It also makes smears and fingerprints easy to remove.
Dust and Water Resistant Design2
High level of durability and shock resistance with dust-and-water-resistant design2 to meet professional requirement.
1 CIPA Standard, Focal Length: 85mm, EOS R5 is used. In Yaw/Pitch directions.
2 With Dust-and-water-resistant EOS R series camera; however, it is not recommended for use under rain.
Lens Diagram
MTF Graph
| Lens Mount Type | RF mount |
|---|---|
| Angle of View (Diagonal) | 28°30’ |
| Lens Construction | 13 Elements in 9 Group |
| BR Lens (Piece) | 1 |
| UD Lens (Piece) | 1 |
| Aspherical Lens (Piece) | 1 |
| ASC (Air Sphere Coating) | Yes |
| Fluorine Coating | Yes |
| No. of Diaphragm Blades | 9 (Circular Blade) |
| Minimum Aperture | 16 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance (m) | 0.85 |
| Maximum Magnification (x) | 0.12 |
| Drive System | Ring-type USM |
| Full Time Manual | Support |
| Dust and Water Resistance | Support |
| Filter Diameter | 82mm |
| Length x Max. Diameter (mm) | 117.3 x 103.2 |
| Weight (g) | 1195 |
Box Content:
- RF85mm F1.2 L USM
- Lens Hood ET-89
- Lens Cap E-82 II
- Lens Dust Cap RF
- Lens Case LP1424
- Instruction Manual
- Purchase Record Card
