Canon L RF 85mm f/1.2L USM 85mm
The f/1.2 maximum aperture and Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics combine to deliver exceptional subject isolation with virtually no chromatic aberration, even wide open. Its robust, weather-sealed build and customizable control ring provide a tactile, professional shooting experience that complements the stunning resolution. This lens is best for portrait photographers who demand uncompromising sharpness and bokeh quality in low-light environments.
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- Q2 202698/100
Q2 2026 reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising exceptional sharpness, dreamy bokeh, and fast autofocus. Weight and bulk are noted but considered acceptable trade-offs.
- Exceptional sharpness and image quality, often exceeding expectations.
- Beautiful, dreamy bokeh that enhances portrait photography.
- Fast and silent autofocus, excellent in low light.
- Heavy and bulky design, but users feel the optical performance justifies it.
- Q2 2024100/100
All three reviews in Q2 2024 praise the RF85mm lens for exceptional sharpness, bokeh quality, and its value for portrait and event photography.
- Lens delivers outstanding sharpness and image quality.
- Bokeh and out-of-focus areas are notably beautiful.
- Ideal for portraits, weddings, and event coverage.
- A must-have addition to a camera bag for professionals.
- Q1 2024100/100
Buyers praise the lens for its exceptional sharpness, creamy bokeh, and ability to capture Milky Way photos wide open.
- Lens delivers outstanding sharpness and beautiful bokeh.
- Works well for astrophotography, including Milky Way shots.
- Slight light loss noted; normal version better for low light.
- Excellent for portrait photography.
- Q2 2023100/100
Buyers praised the lens as a favorite portrait lens, noted its value, and appreciated the tripod.
- Highly regarded as a favorite portrait lens, especially for events like ShutterFest.
- Considered a good investment that will pay for itself over time.
- Positive experience with the included tripod.
- Satisfaction with the purchase and customer service from Adorama.
- Q4 2022100/100
Buyers in Q4 2022 loved the lens for its stunning bokeh, sharpness, and quick autofocus. All reviews are 5-star, praising it as a game-changer for portraits.
- Exceptional bokeh and image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Good low-light performance
- Worth the high price
- Q3 2022100/100
Buyers in Q3 2022 universally praised the lens for stunning image quality, spectacular bokeh, and low-light performance, with several noting the 1/3 stop light loss is negligible.
- Spectacular image quality and bokeh, worth the premium price.
- Low light performance excellent; light loss from DS coating not an issue with R system.
- Versatile beyond portraits—used for cars, live music, and video.
- Sharp at f/1.2, gets even sharper at smaller apertures.
- Q2 2022100/100
Buyers in Q2 2022 highly praised this lens for its sharpness, rendering, and fast autofocus on the R5. The main drawback noted was its significant weight.
- Excellent image quality with beautiful rendering and sharpness.
- Fast and accurate autofocus on the R5, notably better than older EF lenses.
- Seen as a profitable investment, quickly paying for itself through work.
- Lens is notably heavy; a common point of criticism.
- Q1 202288/100
Buyers praise the lens for exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and fast autofocus, but note it is expensive and can hunt for focus wide open.
- Exceptional sharpness and beautiful bokeh at f/1.2.
- Fast autofocus when paired with R and R6 cameras.
- Expensive but considered worth it for knowledgeable users.
- Focus hunts when used wide open.
- Q4 202195/100
Buyers praise the lens as the best ever for sharpness, bokeh, and flare control, noting high price and weight but deeming it worth it for professionals.
- Exceptional image quality: sharpness, creamy bokeh at f/1.2, minimal flare.
- High price and heavy weight, but acceptable with dual harness.
- Preferred over 50mm f/1.2 for its compression.
- Considered best lens ever by multiple reviewers.
- Q2 202183/100
Buyers praise exceptional image quality, bokeh, and autofocus, but note heavy weight, lack of stabilization, and intimidating size.
- Stunning image quality, sharpness, and bokeh, especially at f/1.2.
- Fast and accurate autofocus, works well with EyeAF on R bodies.
- Lens is heavy and large; some find it physically demanding and intimidating for subjects.
- No image stabilization; mitigated by IBIS on some bodies, but still a concern.
- Q1 2021100/100
Buyers praise the lens for exceptional optical quality and artistic results, emphasizing the need for skill and practice to master it.
- Excellent optical quality and build, with pleasing bokeh.
- Rewards skill and practice for sharp images.
- Correctable chromatic aberration, not a deal-breaker.
- Pairs well with high-resolution cameras like 5Ds R and 1D X III.
- Q4 202086/100
Buyers praise the lens for sharpness, bokeh, and autofocus; note it is heavy and lacks image stabilization.
- Excellent sharpness, bokeh, and portrait image quality.
- Fast and accurate autofocus performance, especially on Sony A9II.
- Heavy build; some see weight as a trade-off for quality.
- No image stabilization; not ideal for low light.
- Q3 202087/100
Buyers praise the exceptional optical quality and superb portrait performance, calling it the best 85mm from Canon. The heavy build is seen as a stability plus.
- Superb sharpness and image quality, even wide open
- Excellent portrait lens with beautiful bokeh and eye AF
- Heavy design gives stability but may be cumbersome for some
- Fast and accurate autofocus, great on R system
Basado en 76 opiniones de clientes con fecha, agrupadas por trimestre natural. El análisis por periodo está en inglés.
Las pruebas
Rendimiento
Especificaciones
Especificaciones completas
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Air Sphere Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | USM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 950 |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x |
Frente a la competencia
| Spec | Canon L RF 85mm f/1.2L USM 85mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1193 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | USM | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Producto | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Valoración social | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon L RF 85mm f/1.2L USM 85mm | 94.4 | 34.5 | 26.5 | 28.3 | 56.9 | 42.2 | 63.5 | 33.3 | 92.6 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 63.5 | 89.3 | 85.1 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.6 | 90.8 | 67.3 | 68.8 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 75.8 | 68 | 62.7 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 44.3 | 93.1 | 67.8 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.4 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.1 | 63.5 | 92.4 | 55.7 | 93.4 |