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Canon Announces RF 85mm f1.2 Prime Lens Share This on LinkedIn   Tweet This   Forward This

8 May 2019

Canon has announced its RF 85mm f1.2 L USM prime lens, the fifth lens in the RF family for the EOS R or EOS RP cameras.

"Optics is at the core of Canon's heritage," said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "It is engrained in our DNA and the top priority when developing the EOS R Camera System around the RF mount and accompanying lenses.

"Canon is very enthused to now bring the lenses we shared in the RF lens development announcement, starting with the RF 85mm f1.2 L USM. We envision this product as being the quintessential workhorse lens for portrait photographers of all skill levels."

The new prime features Blue Spectrum refractive optics to reduce chromatic aberrations. The BR optical element refracts blue light between the concave and convex lenses. This enables the convergence of the entire wavelength of light to one point, resulting in higher image quality from the center to the edges of an image, the company said.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of the new prime include:

  • RF-mount lens in full-frame format
  • Aperture range: f1.2 to f16
  • Blue spectrum refractive optics element
  • One UD element, One aspherical element
  • Air Sphere coating
  • Ring-type ultrasonic motor AF system
  • Customizable control ring
  • Rounded 9-blade diaphragm

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for the 85mm lens include:

CANON RF 85mm f1.2 L USM LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Mount Canon RF
Focal Length 85mm
Aperture f1.2 to f16
Angle of View 28°30'
Minimum Focus 2.79 feet
Magnification 0.12x
Optical Design 13 elements in 9 groups
Autofocus Yes
Image Stabilization No
Filter Thread 82mm
Dimensions 4.06 x 4.62 inches
Weight 2.6 lbs.

PRICE, AVAILABILITY

Canon said the RF 85mm f1.2 L USM lens will be available in June for $2,699. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.

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MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Continuing the company's commitment to providing photographers with core focal-length lenses for the EOS R Full-Frame mirrorless camera system, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the RF 85mm f1.2 L USM standard prime lens. The fifth lens in the RF family, the RF 85mm lens provides another vital tool for photographers using the EOS R or EOS RP cameras, in particular, those shooting portrait photography.

"Optics is at the core of Canon's heritage. It is engrained in our DNA and the top priority when developing the EOS R Camera System around the RF mount and accompanying lenses," said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Canon is very enthused to now bring the lenses we shared in the RF lens development announcement, starting with the RF 85mm f1.2 L USM. We envision this product as being the quintessential workhorse lens for portrait photographers of all skill levels."

The new lens features a bright f1.2 aperture which, along with the 85mm focal length, encompasses an ideal lens for portrait photographers. 85mm is often the preferred focal length selected by photographers when shooting portraits because it provides an appropriate depth and perspective of the subject relative to the background, helping to capture high-quality imagery with beautiful and desirable bokeh. The focal length also allows for the photographer and subject to maintain optimum distance apart to support strong communication, while not being too close.

The most unique feature of the RF 85mm f1.2 L USM lens is Canon's proprietary optical technology, Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics that helps to greatly reduce chromatic aberrations that could occur with large aperture lenses. The BR optical element, first introduced in the EF 35mm f1.4L II USM, is inserted into the lens and refracts blue light between the concave and convex lenses. This enables the convergence of the entire wavelength of light to one point, resulting in higher image quality from the center to the edges of an image.

Additional Features

Additional features of the Canon RF 85mm f1.2 L USM include:

  • Minimum focusing distance of 2.79 feet/0.85 meters
  • Customizable control ring that allows photographers to adjust exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture or ISO
  • One Aspheric and one UD Lens, along with BR optics help to reduce chromatic aberration
  • 12-pin communication system
  • L-Series dust and weather resistant build with fluorine coating
  • Air Sphere Coating helps minimize lens flare and ghosting

Pricing and Availability

The Canon RF 85mm f1.2 L USM lens is scheduled to be available June for an estimated retail price of $2699. For additional information, visit, usa.canon.com.


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