The Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM lens is an exceptional tool for professional photographers specializing in portraits, weddings, and fashion, offering unparalleled image quality with its wide f/1.2 maximum aperture for stunning bokeh and superior low-light performance. Its advanced optical design and fast, precise autofocus system ensure sharp, detailed results, though its specialized nature as an L-series prime lens typically implies a significant investment and a larger form factor.
Ultra-Wide f/1.2 Aperture: Delivers outstanding low-light performance and creates incredibly shallow depth of field for creamy, aesthetic background blur (bokeh).
Advanced Optical Design: Incorporates Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics (BR) to virtually eliminate chromatic aberration and an Aspherical element with a Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) glass element for edge-to-edge sharpness and clarity. Air Sphere Coating (ASC) minimizes flare and ghosting.
High-Speed USM Autofocus with Eye Detection AF: Features a fast and quiet Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for autofocus, enhanced by compatibility with EOS R cameras' Eye Detection AF for precise focusing on subjects' eyes.
Customizable Control Ring: An integrated control ring allows for direct adjustment of assignable settings like aperture, shutter speed, or ISO, providing tactile feedback for intuitive control.
L-Series Durability: Built to professional standards, this lens is dust- and weather-resistant with a fluorine coating on the front element, ensuring reliability in challenging environments and ease of cleaning.
High-Speed 12-pin Communication System: Accelerates data transfer between the lens and camera body, optimizing AF speed, Digital Lens Optimizer functions, and displaying lens information in the viewfinder.
Exceptional image quality, sharpness, and detail, even at f/1.2.
Outstanding low-light performance and beautiful, creamy bokeh.
Fast, accurate, and reliable autofocus, especially with Eye Detection AF.
Robust, weather-sealed L-series construction for professional use.
Convenient and customizable control ring for quick setting adjustments.
Large and heavy, making it less portable than other prime lenses.
High cost, typical for an L-series professional lens.
Fixed 85mm focal length offers less versatility than zoom lenses.
Minimum focusing distance of 2.79 ft./0.85m limits close-up macro-style photography.
Exceptional image quality, sharpness, and detail, even at f/1.2.
Outstanding low-light performance and beautiful, creamy bokeh.
Fast, accurate, and reliable autofocus, especially with Eye Detection AF.
Robust, weather-sealed L-series construction for professional use.
Convenient and customizable control ring for quick setting adjustments.
Large and heavy, making it less portable than other prime lenses.
High cost, typical for an L-series professional lens.
Fixed 85mm focal length offers less versatility than zoom lenses.
Minimum focusing distance of 2.79 ft./0.85m limits close-up macro-style photography.
The Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM lens excels in scenarios demanding superior image quality and control over depth of field. Imagine capturing a wedding portrait where the bride's eyes are perfectly sharp, and the background seamlessly melts into a creamy blur thanks to the f/1.2 aperture. In dimly lit event spaces or during sunset portrait sessions, the wide aperture allows for beautiful shots with minimal noise, preserving the natural ambiance without heavy reliance on flash. For fashion photographers, the precise Eye Detection AF, coupled with the fast USM, ensures models' features are always in crisp focus, even during dynamic shoots where every detail matters. The integrated control ring can be assigned to aperture, allowing for quick, tactile adjustments to depth of field or exposure compensation without looking away from the viewfinder. This lens truly shines when shallow depth of field, exceptional low-light performance, and uncompromising sharpness are paramount, delivering professional-grade results consistently.
Attach the Lens: Align the red dot on the lens barrel with the red dot on your Canon EOS R series camera body. Gently twist the lens clockwise until you hear a click, indicating it's securely locked into place.
Remove the Lens: While holding down the lens release button on your camera body, twist the lens counter-clockwise until it detaches. Always attach or detach the lens in a clean, dust-free environment.
This lens is exclusively designed for and compatible with Canon EOS R system mirrorless cameras (e.g., EOS R, EOS RP, EOS R5, EOS R6, EOS R3, EOS R7, EOS R10). Its full performance, including advanced autofocus features like Eye Detection AF, is optimized when paired with compatible EOS R series bodies that support these functions.
Cleaning the Lens Elements: The front element features a fluorine coating that repels oil and water, making it easier to clean. For dust, use a blower brush. For smudges or fingerprints, use a clean, dry microfiber lens cloth, wiping gently in a circular motion from the center outwards. Avoid harsh chemicals.
Weather Resistance: While the lens is dust- and weather-resistant, it is not waterproof. Avoid direct exposure to heavy rain or prolonged moisture. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately with a clean cloth.
Storage: When not in use, always attach both front and rear lens caps to protect the glass elements and interior from dust and damage. Store the lens in a dry, temperate environment, preferably in a padded camera bag.