Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM Lens

The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM is a premium short telephoto lens designed primarily for portrait photography, offering exceptional optical performance and creative control. Key features include:

• Maximum aperture of f/1.2, which provides superb low-light capability and extremely shallow depth of field for beautiful subject isolation and creamy bokeh with 9 rounded aperture blades.
• Advanced optics including a Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) element to minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing, an ultra-low dispersion (UD) element, and an aspherical element to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion, ensuring razor-sharp images with excellent clarity and color fidelity.
• Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to suppress flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and color accuracy in challenging lighting conditions.
• Fast, near-silent autofocus driven by a ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with full–time manual focus override and a 360° focus ring rotation for precise control.
• A customizable Lens Control Ring on the barrel for intuitive adjustment of ISO, aperture, shutter speed, or exposure compensation directly from the lens.
• Weather-sealed L-series build quality with fluorine coatings on front and rear elements to protect against dust, moisture, and scratches.
• Physical specs include a weight of approximately 1190g (42 oz), 82mm filter thread, and a minimum focus distance of 0.85m (2.79 ft) with a maximum magnification of 0.12x.
• The lens is compatible only with Canon’s EOS-R full-frame and APS–C mirrorless cameras and does not support extenders or DSLR mounts.
• Overall, the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM is widely regarded as an outstanding portrait lens, combining a fast aperture, advanced optical technology, and robust build quality to deliver stunning image quality and creative flexibility.