Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Overview

The Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens is a professional-grade prime lens designed for Canon’s EOS R series of mirrorless cameras. This lens is a significant upgrade over its DSLR counterpart, the EF 85mm F1.2L II USM, offering several key improvements in both design and performance.

One of the key features of this lens is its exceptionally bright f/1.2 maximum aperture, which allows for extensive control over depth of field and excellent low-light performance. The lens also features a Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics element, an ultra-low dispersion element, and one aspherical element to minimize chromatic aberrations and ensure excellent sharpness and resolution across the frame. Additionally, the lens features an Air Sphere Coating to suppress flare and ghosting for high contrast and color fidelity in bright and backlit conditions.

The lens has a compact and lightweight design, weighing only 42.2 oz (1196g) and measuring 4.1 x 4.6 inches (104.14 x 116.84mm). It also features a ring-type Ultrasonic Motor for fast, near-silent autofocus and full-time manual focus override. A unique Control Ring is integrated into the lens design for intuitive control over exposure settings from the lens itself.

In terms of image quality, the lens delivers outstanding results, especially considering its price point and design. The lens is extraordinarily sharp from the center of the frame into the extreme full frame corners wide-open at f/1.2, with little need to stop down aside from increasing the depth of field and decreasing the vignetting. The lens also features a professional-grade build quality, with a weather-sealed design and a fluorine coating on the front element to repel water, dirt, and fingerprints.

Another key feature of this lens is its advanced autofocus system, which provides fast and accurate focusing performance. The lens also features a focus-by-wire or electrical manual focus system, allowing for precise manual focusing. The lens does not have a tripod ring, but it has a small fixed foot with a threaded socket available for tripod mounting.

Overall, the Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens is an exceptional choice for photographers who need a high-quality prime lens with a wide aperture. Its exceptional image quality, advanced autofocus system, and professional-grade build quality make it an excellent choice for portrait and wedding photographers, as well as those who need a high-quality lens for general photography.