Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM telephoto lens

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lens

The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM is a fast telephoto lens for professional portraiture, for example. The lens is designed to take advantage of the new Canon RF lens mount. This Canon RF 85mm F1.2 lens is a completely redesigned lens and is based on a new optical structure than the older EF lens.

Like other Canon RF lenses, the RF 85mm F1.2L features a programmable control wheel (can be used to adjust aperture, exposure compensation, etc.). The large, tactile focus ring is also customizable, and the focus rotation direction can be adjusted in the camera settings.

The lens's USM focusing motor is fast and silent. Because the EOS R's Dual Pixel AF focusing system works at the sensor level, it is absolutely precise. There is no longer a need for calibration tables and focus micro-adjustments like with SLR cameras. This is especially useful with fast telephoto lenses because the depth of field is very narrow at f/1.2. The Canon EOS R's autofocus also works particularly well in low light, so the lens's brightness can be used in real situations, for example at wedding receptions.

Advanced optical design

The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM has a 13-element structure in 9 groups. It uses advanced special lenses such as a BR element, an aspherical element and a UD element that eliminates chromatic aberrations. The new BR element is very effective in correcting chromatic aberration, which is often visible in the image as a disturbing halo around highlights. This chromatic aberration is familiar to users of the older EF version of this lens.

The Canon 85mm also uses the new ASC coating. This multi-layer coating technology reduces flare and ghosting more effectively than traditional techniques. The difference between the coatings is especially noticeable in challenging conditions, such as when shooting against backlighting and if there are bright point-like light sources in the image area.

The lens has 9 rounded diaphragm blades. The closest focusing distance is 85cm and the magnification ratio is 0.12X.

The Canon RF 85 f/1.2 is dust and weather sealed to L-series standards. The bayonet, the sides of the adjustment rings and the lens switches are sealed. The filter thread size is 82mm.

Specifications:

• Compatibility: Canon RF (EOS R cameras)
• Lens construction: 13 elements in 9 groups, 9 rounded diaphragm blades
• Closest focusing distance: 85cm
• Filter thread: 82mm
• Size: 103mm x 117mm
• Weight: 1195g

The sales package includes: RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lens, Lens Cap E-82 II, Lens Dust Cap RF, Lens Hood ET-89 and protective bag LP1424