Canon L RF 85mm f/1.2L USM 85mm

★★★★★ 4.8 (176)

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.

Focal length 85mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Canon RF
Weather Sealed Ja
Weight 1193 g
af type USM
lens type prime
Canon L RF 85mm f/1.2L USM 85mm lens
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85/100Onze AI-sentimentanalyselage betrouwbaarheid · 7 bronnen · mei 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '20: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '20: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '20: 5.0★ · 5 reviewsQ4 '20: 5.0★ · 5 reviewsQ2 '21: 5.0★ · 6 reviewsQ3 '21: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '21: 5.0★ · 5 reviewsQ1 '22: 4.8★ · 4 reviewsQ2 '22: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '22: 5.0★ · 6 reviewsQ4 '22: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ1 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '23: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '23: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ1 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 8 reviewsQ3 '26: 5.0★ · 5 reviews (ong. datum)1225536254364132332185Q2 '19Q2 '20Q4 '20Q2 '21Q4 '21Q2 '22Q4 '22Q2 '23Q1 '24Q1 '25Q2 '26Q3 '26
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  1. Q2 202698/1005.0★7 reviews

    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.
  2. Q2 2024100/1005.0★3 reviews

    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.
  3. Q1 2024100/1005.0★3 reviews

    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.
  4. Q2 2023100/1005.0★3 reviews

    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.
  5. Q4 2022100/1005.0★4 reviews

    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
  6. Q3 2022100/1005.0★6 reviews

    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.
  7. Q2 2022100/1005.0★3 reviews

    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.
  8. Q1 202288/1004.8★4 reviews

    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.
  9. Q4 202195/1005.0★5 reviews

    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.
  10. Q2 202183/1005.0★6 reviews

    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.
  11. Q1 2021100/1003 reviews

    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.
  12. Q4 202086/1005.0★5 reviews

    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.
  13. Q3 202087/1005.0★5 reviews

    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

Gebaseerd op 76 gedateerde klantreviews, gegroepeerd per kalenderkwartaal. Analyse per periode is in het Engels.

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Prestaties

Prestatiepercentiel

AF 94.4
Bokeh 34.5
Build 26.5
Macro 28.3
Optical 56.9
Aperture 42.2
User Sentiment 63.5
Versatility 33.3
Gebruikersoordeel 92.6
Stabilization 37.8

Specificaties

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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

Vergeleken met de concurrentie

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
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilityGebruikersoordeelStabilization
Canon L RF 85mm f/1.2L USM 85mm 94.434.526.528.356.942.263.533.392.637.8
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare 53.787.469.685.99184.663.589.385.183.4
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare 87.487.475.985.98884.690.867.368.837.8
Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare 87.487.475.977.897.284.675.86862.737.8
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare 98.187.484.651.99184.644.393.167.883.4
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare 94.478.477.734.18867.163.592.455.793.4

Scores per gebruiksscenario

Macro (37.8)Algemeen (53.4)Budget (57.5)Street (50.8)Travel (38.6)Portrait (49.8)Landscape (42.8)Professional (56)Video Cinema (52.1)Wildlife Sports (58.9)

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