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Black Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM mirrorless lens with control ring and hood

Canon

Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM camera lens

SKU CH-T319-TMXEF

Full-frame RF-mount prime with f/2 aperture, 0.5x macro magnification and up to five-stop optical stabilisation

  • Focus systemAuto Focus
  • Product typeCap & Hood
  • Compatible withMirrorless Camera
  • Bright f/2 aperture excels in low light
  • 5x magnification captures fine close-up detail
  • 5-stop optical stabilisation steadies handheld shots
  • STM motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus
  • Custom control ring puts settings at fingertips

Purpose and audience

The Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM is a full-frame mirrorless lens built for photographers who want a short telephoto focal length with close-up capability. It suits portrait, event and general-purpose shooting where a bright aperture and built-in stabilization are priorities.

Deciding specification

The lens delivers a maximum magnification of .5x at a minimum focusing distance of 1.15 feet, enabling half-life-size macro work without changing lenses. Buyers who need 1:1 reproduction or longer working distances should look elsewhere.

Thermals noise and power

The STM stepping motor provides fast, near-silent autofocus with full-time manual override, while optical image stabilization corrects shake by up to five stops. No active cooling is required and power draw is negligible during normal operation.

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Price $553.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCanon
Model nameCanon RF 85 mm F2 Macro IS
Product typeCap & Hood
Audio & video
Focus systemAuto Focus
Compatibility
Compatible withMirrorless Camera

Questions about this item

What does the 85mm focal length mean when the lens is mounted on a full-frame mirrorless camera?

It gives a classic short-telephoto field of view suited to portraits and detail work without crop factor on a full-frame sensor.

How does the RF mount and its optical stabilisation limit real-world use?

The RF mount fits Canon full-frame mirrorless bodies, and the built-in stabiliser corrects shake by up to five stops for both angular and shift movement.

What clearance and mounting space does the lens need on the camera?

It mounts directly to the RF bayonet, focuses as close as 1.15 feet and reaches half life-size magnification without extra tubes.

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