Canon
Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM
A solid mid-range camera lense for photographers and content creators, leading with f/1.2.
66/100
f/1.2Canon RFTelephoto PrimeRing Type USML-Series
£2,599best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Weather sealed
- Fluorine coating
- Customisable control ring
- No constant aperture (zoom)
- No in-lens stabilisation
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountCanon RF
Manufacturer lineL-Series
Optics
Focal length min85 mm
Focal length max85 mm
Lens typeTelephoto Prime
Max aperturef/1.2
Max aperture (f-number)1.2
Aspherical elements1
ED / LD elements1
Focusing
Autofocus motorRing Type USM
Design and build
Weather sealedYes
Fluorine coatingYes
Controls
Customisable control ringYes
More specs
Aperture min1.2
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowCanon RF 85mm F1.2L USM vs Sigma Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USMSigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
| CanonCanon RF 85mm F1.2L USMThis page | SigmaSigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100Better | 63 /100 |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Canon RF | L-Mount |
Who it's for
Is the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need constant aperture (zoom), in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 66/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM?
Its weather sealed stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM?
The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM scores 67/100 versus this one at 66/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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