Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm
Combining a 1:2 macro reproduction ratio with 5-stop Hybrid IS, this 85mm f/2 lens captures sharp close-ups as near as 1.15 feet while suppressing handheld shake. Its STM motor delivers quiet, smooth autofocus and a customizable control ring adds direct exposure adjustment, making it a versatile short-telephoto for both detailed stills and video. This lens is best for portrait photographers who also need true macro capability without switching glass.
Focal length 85mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Canon RF
stabilization Yes
Weight 1012 g
af type STM
lens type macro
29 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong af (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)
- Below average build (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 28-300mm | 18-55mm | 17-40mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 1012 | 590 | 205 | 535 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | pulse stepping motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 85mm | 84.8 | 25 | 16.2 | 64.5 | 32.7 | 21.9 | 33.2 | 2 | 96.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 83.6 | 63.1 | 83.1 | 96.3 | 70.9 | 97.9 | 50.7 | 79.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 Compare | 84.8 | 81.4 | 83.7 | 95.3 | 54.6 | 82.8 | 82.9 | 86.2 | 92.3 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.9 | 97 | 67.1 | 72.2 | 96.6 | 95.3 | 75.8 | 94.1 | 34.4 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 86.6 | 83.9 | 49 | 86.2 | 88.3 | 80.5 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 81.4 | 71 | 37.5 | 78 | 82.8 | 95.8 | 90.7 | 79.4 |
Usage Scores
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