Lenses
Canon’s Newest RF Mirrorless Lens Is a Gift to Portrait Photographers
May 8, 2019
Canon is expanding its RF family of native lenses for its EOS R system with the addition of a portrait-friendly prime lens.
The RF 85mm F1.2 L USM uses Canon’s Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics to suppress chromatic aberration. It also features Air Sphere Coating to minimize flare and ghosting.
The lens is capable of focusing on objects as close as 2.79 feet with a maximum magnification of 0.12x. There are nine aperture blades.
Like prior RF lenses, this one will also feature a programmable control ring that can be set to adjust exposure compensation, ISO, shutter speed or aperture. As far as durability, the lens is dust and weather-resistant with fluorine coating. It weighs in at 2.63 pounds.
The RF 85mm is available for pre-order now for $2,699.
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