Canon RF85mm f/1.2 L USM

Canon

Canon RF85mm f/1.2 L USM

📏 85mm 💡 f/1.2 🔌 Canon RF Mount 🎯 Prime ⚖️ 1195g 🌧️ Sealed
MSRP $2,699

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📖 Overview

The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM is a professional portrait lens known for its stunning bokeh and exceptional sharpness. It excels at creating dreamy, shallow depth of field images that isolate the subject. Its large size, heavy weight, and high price make it a specialized tool for serious portrait photographers.

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📋 Specifications

Focal Length 85mm
Max Aperture f/1.2
Min Aperture f/16
Lens Type Prime
Mount Canon RF
AF Motor USM
Image Stabilization No
Autofocus Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Min Focus Distance 85.0 cm
Max Magnification 0.12x
Elements / Groups 13 elements in 9 groups
Aperture Blades 9
Filter Diameter 82mm
Weight 1195g
Dimensions 103.2 x 117.3mm
Release Year 2019
MSRP $2,699

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