Canon Rf 85mm F1.2 L USM Ds

The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS is a premium portrait lens designed for Canon’s EOS R-series mirrorless cameras. It features an ultra-wide f/1.2 aperture, which allows for exceptional low-light performance and beautiful background separation. What sets this lens apart is the DS (Defocus Smoothing) coating, a unique optical technology that enhances the smoothness of out-of-focus areas, creating an even more pleasing and artistic bokeh effect. The lens construction includes 13 elements in 9 groups, with Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) optics and an aspherical element to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring outstanding image sharpness and clarity even at wide-open apertures. The USM (Ultrasonic Motor) provides fast, quiet, and precise autofocus, making it an excellent choice for both professional portrait photographers and videographers who demand top-tier performance.

Built as part of Canon’s elite L-series, the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM DS is engineered for durability, featuring weather-sealing to protect against dust and moisture. The lens barrel is robust yet ergonomically designed, offering a smooth focus ring for precise manual adjustments. While the Defocus Smoothing (DS) coating enhances bokeh quality, it does slightly reduce light transmission, making the lens effectively closer to T2.2 in brightness instead of T1.2. However, this trade-off is minimal for users who prioritize an ultra-creamy and cinematic background blur. Weighing approximately 1,195g (2.63 lbs), it is a relatively heavy lens but well-balanced for professional use. This lens is ideal for portrait photographers, wedding shooters, and cinematographers looking for the ultimate in subject isolation and artistic depth-of-field control.