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Black Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lens with 82mm filter thread and control ring

Canon

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Camera Lens

SKU CH-2E92-GWA4Q

A fast 85 mm portrait lens with f/1.2 aperture, Blue Spectrum Refractive optics and a control ring for direct settings

  • Part type or numberCompact ILC Lenses
  • Diameter82 mm
  • Focus systemAuto Focus
  • Lens focal length85 mm
  • Filter thread size82 mm
  • Product typeDigital Camera Lenses
  • Exceptional low-light portraits with bright f/1.2 aperture
  • Sharp, colour-accurate images from 13-element optical design
  • Smooth background blur via 9-blade circular aperture
  • Fast eye-detection autofocus on EOS R cameras
  • Custom control ring for direct setting changes

Portrait Lens for Canon RF

The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM is a fast prime lens built for the Canon RF mount. Its 85 mm focal length and f/1.2 maximum aperture suit portrait, wedding and fashion photographers who need shallow depth of field and strong low-light performance. The lens weighs 3.52 units and uses a 82 mm filter thread.

RF Mount Optical Limits

The RF mount allows a 13-element, 9-group design that includes one aspherical element, one UD element and Blue Spectrum Refractive optics to reduce chromatic aberration. Air Sphere Coating suppresses flare and ghosting. A 9-blade aperture produces circular bokeh. Minimum focus distance is 0.85 m with 0.2x maximum magnification.

Upgrade From Slower 85mm Primes

Photographers moving from an f/1.8 or f/2 85 mm lens gain two full stops of light gathering and visibly smoother background rendering. The control ring adds direct setting changes without leaving the viewfinder. Buyers who need zoom flexibility or a lighter walk-around lens should consider other focal lengths.

How it compares

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Price $2,373.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCanon
Model name3447C002
Part type or numberCompact ILC Lenses
Product typeDigital Camera Lenses
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
Focus systemAuto Focus
Lens focal length85 mm
Auto-focusYes
Size & build
Diameter82 mm
Filter thread size82 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withCanon EOS

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 85mm f/1.2L or a different focal length for portrait work?

The 85mm focal length with a maximum f/1.2 aperture is a classic portrait choice, delivering very shallow depth of field and strong subject separation on Canon EOS R-series bodies.

How does the f/1.2 aperture perform in real-world low-light shooting?

The f/1.2 maximum aperture gathers significantly more light than f/1.8 or f/2 lenses, enabling faster shutter speeds and lower ISO settings in dim environments such as receptions or indoor events.

What does the RF mount enable for this lens compared to older EF designs?

The RF mount allows an optical formula of 13 elements in 9 groups with Blue Spectrum Refractive optics and Air Sphere Coating, correcting aberrations and flare more effectively than previous designs.

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