Product Comparison: Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM vs Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM


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Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Camera Lens
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Camera Lens
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Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Camera Lens
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Camera Lens
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General Specifications
Brand
Canon
Canon
Model
RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
The RF 85mm F1.2L USM is the ideal short telephoto for flattering portraits, producing elegant and detailed results with a pleasing perspective and no distortion.
A professional short-telephoto lens, precision-made for low-light shooting and those situations where extremely shallow depth of field is required. Perfect for creative portraiture.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Canon RF
Canon EF
Maximum Aperture
1.2 /f
1.2 /f
Minimum Focal Length
85 millimeters
85 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
85 millimeters
85 millimeters
Lens Type
Fixed
Fixed
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Camera Lens
  • The images are freaking amazingly sharp.
  • The bokeh is beautiful, the color is gorgeous and the images are sharp where you want them to be.
  • Sharp at all apertures, creamy bokeh, and quick to lock on focus.
  • Very sharp, even on apertures like f4.
  • It has a sharpness at full opening that leaves speechless.
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Camera Lens
  • Incredible bokeh at wide apertures.
  • The sharpness is quite unbelievable at wide open aperture.
  • The 85mm aperture advantage means usable shutter times in very low light.
  • Awesome bokeh. Aperture 1.2.
  • The wide open aperture allowed for good color saturation, less yellowing, and crisp pictures.
Size & Weight
Height
4.06 in.
3.6 in.
Width
4.06 in.
3.6 in.
Depth
4.62 in.
3.3 in.
Weight
42.15 oz.
36.2 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Camera Lens
  • Excellent quality and weight of the lens.
  • Excellent balance of weight with the camera.
  • Good size and nice weight for the hands.
  • The weight is a bit heavy but feels great with the camera.
  • Too bulky and heavy to travel.
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Camera Lens
  • Love the look, feel, touch, and even the weight of this lens.
  • Excellent weight balance between lens and camera.
  • Excellent weight when combined with a camera.
  • It is big and heavy.
  • The weight of the lens by itself is quite heavy.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
33.48 in.
38.4 in.
Field Of View
24°
28°30'
Zoom Type
Manual
Manual
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Camera Lens
  • It’s ultrafast and focus is right.
  • It’s sharp and the focus is spot on.
  • Quick autofocus, even in poor light conditions.
  • Very fast and accurate autofocus.
  • It is solid, very tight, the autofocus works quickly.
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Camera Lens
  • Extremely fine detail is captured at 1.2.
  • The 85mm Autofocus is working very good.
  • The lens is sharp fast focus and no fringe at all.
  • Focus speed is slow for a lens in this price range.
  • It's relatively heavy and the focus is a bit slow.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Canon
Canon
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
13 Elements in 9 Groups
8 Elements in 7 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
8
Filter Diameter
82 millimeters
72 millimeters
Extras
BR optics, Aspherical Lens, UD lens element, Ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM), Air Sphere Coating
Super Spectra coating, Durable L-series construction, Circular aperture, Ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM)
What customers say about "Features"
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Camera Lens
  • The lens is solid, of excellent build quality.
  • Good materials used. Very smooth focus rings.
  • High quality optics. The body is immediately well built.
  • The build quality is excellent and the images are superb!
  • The build quality was surprisingly wonderful.
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Camera Lens
  • L-class build quality is fantastic.
  • The lens is very bright. Thanks to Canon f1.2.
  • The best portrait lens. Excellent bokeh.
  • Build quality is excellent.
  • Build quality is superb, and the lens comes with a hood and a lens pouch.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
MSRP
2699.00 $
1999.00 $
Manual
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