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Weight | 500 g |
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Dimensions | 78 × 90.5 mm |
Aperture Aperture, measured in f-stops, controls light entering a camera lens and affects image depth. Lower f-stops allow more light and blur backgrounds, while higher f-stops are better for well-lit, sharp landscapes. It\'s a key factor in choosing between prime and zoom lenses for desired photographic effects. |
f/2 |
Brand | |
Filter Thread Size (mm) |
67 |
Ideal For \"Ideal For\" indicates the photography styles and scenarios where the lens or camera excels. This helps you choose equipment suited to your preferred subjects, whether it\\\'s landscapes, portraits, sports, or macro photography. |
Event Photography, Macro Photography, Pet Photography, Portrait Photography, Product Photography, Video/Filmmaking, Wedding Photography |
Lens Mount | |
Lens Type | |
Warranty |
2 Year Warranty |
The Canon RF 85mm f2 IS Macro STM lens is a versatile prime lens that’s great for both portraits and close-up photography. As a prime lens with an 85mm focal length, it’s ideal for headshots and half-body portraits. The wide f2 aperture lets in plenty of light, allowing you to easily blur the background and draw attention to your subject. The “f2” refers to the aperture, which is the opening in the lens that light travels through. The wider the aperture (the smaller the f-number), the more light reaches the camera’s sensor and the blurrier backgrounds can get.
This lens also has optical image stabilisation, which helps prevent blurry photos when shooting handheld in low-light situations. The stabilisation uses gyro sensors to detect camera movement and shifts lens elements to counteract it. This allows you to get sharp shots at slower shutter speeds than normally possible without a tripod. For getting crisp handheld photos indoors or in darker conditions, image stabilisation can make a real difference.
Being a macro lens, the Canon RF 85mm enables you to focus at very close distances to magnify small subjects. This makes it great for detailed close-up photography of flowers, insects, products, textures, and more. The minimum focus distance is just under a foot, allowing huge magnification ratios at its closest focus point. The macro capability gives this lens a lot of creative versatility beyond just portraits.
With the STM focus motor, autofocus is smooth, quiet, and well-suited for both photos and video. Manual focus override is also available if desired. The compact, lightweight design also maximises portability for carrying around all day. So whether you’re shooting portraits, candids, travel images, food photos, or macro subjects, the Canon RF 85mm f2 IS Macro STM is an excellent all-around prime lens for hobbyists and enthusiasts.
The relatively wide f2 maximum aperture enables beautifully soft and blurred backgrounds, ideal for portraiture. By letting in more light, it allows using faster shutter speeds in low light. It also creates more separation between subjects and backgrounds to make them stand out. Photographers can leverage the f2 aperture to get those coveted creamy bokeh effects for artistic shots.
With up to 5 stops of optical image stabilisation, this lens delivers sharp, blur-free handheld shots and stable video even when using slower shutter speeds. The stabilisation system detects camera shake and shifts correctional lens elements to counteract it. This makes a significant difference when shooting in low light, at telephoto ranges, or while walking and moving. Photographers can capture tack-sharp images and smooth footage thanks to this highly effective built-in stabilisation.
Featuring a superb macro magnification ratio of 1:2, this lens produces striking close-up photographs. It focuses as far as 1.15 ft, allowing users to shoot detailed frames of small subjects like flowers, insects, textures, products and more. The high magnification brings out the most subtle details and patterns that can’t be seen with the naked eye. Getting creative with macro photography is easy with this lens.
The STM focus motor enables smooth, quiet, and fast autofocus suited for both stills and video recording. Focus transitions are pleasingly discreet, not disturbing video or interfering with the subject. Manual focus override is also available by simply turning the control ring. Between the advanced auto and manual modes, photographers have complete flexible control over focusing performance.
There is a customisable control ring on the lens barrel for intuitive exposure, ISO, and other adjustments without taking your eye off the viewfinder. It provides direct access to key settings, facilitating quick in-shooting tweaks to dial in your photographic vision. It can be set up to control exactly what you need for your style of shooting.
With seals around buttons, rings, and the mounting interface, this lens offers reassurance for photographers who often work in challenging environments. The seals help prevent dust and moisture ingress that could damage the lens and camera. It gives users the confidence to keep shooting in light rain, mist, and other semi-adverse conditions.
The lens has a customisable focus hold button that lets you stop autofocus at any time with your thumb, without altering the AF start/stop set on the camera body. This helps ensure the focus stays locked right where you want it when there are objects between you and the subject that can interfere with AF. It allows accurate focus control, adding certainty to important shots.
The Canon RF 85mm f2 IS Macro STM Lens is compatible with the following Canon EOS R series mirrorless cameras:
Offering advanced optics like bright f2 aperture, 1:2 macro and robust stabilisation paired with refined handling, the RF 85mm f2 IS Macro STM lens suits portraiture, food photography, events and video for enthusiasts and professionals.
The Canon RF 85mm f2 IS Macro STM hits a sweet spot between affordability and impressive capabilities. It delivers pro-level optics like a bright f2 aperture for creamy bokeh, highly effective stabilisation up to 5 stops, and a 1:2 macro magnification ratio for impactful close-ups. Autofocus is fast and quiet thanks to STM technology suited for both stills and video. The moisture resistance offers reassurance when shooting outdoors in trying weather.
Photographers who want more advanced features than a basic prime lens without the premium price tag of pro-L-series glass will find this delivers excellent value. It packs in the performance to create stunning portraits with blurred backgrounds, immersive event images in low light, mouthwatering food shots exhibiting fine details, and even landscapes with enhanced perspective compression.
The addition of a customisable control ring and focus hold button gives a professional feel to the handling. In an affordable lens of this focal length for the RF mount system, we don’t expect features like these. They show Canon’s commitment to maximising functionality.
If you’re an enthusiast photographer or aspiring professional needing a flexible 85mm prime lens for portraits, events, food photography, and video, the Canon RF 85mm f2 Macro STM warrants strong consideration. Given the balance of advanced optics, effective stabilisation, refined handling, and reasonable price points, we think this lens hits a sweet spot for serious creators.
Specification | Detail |
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Focal Length | 85mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Lens Construction | 12 elements in 11 groups |
Special Elements | 1 aspherical lens + 1 UD lens |
Aperture Blades | 9 blades |
Angle of View | 29° |
Minimum Focus Distance | 1.15 ft / 0.35m |
Maximum Magnification | 0.5x (1:2) |
Optical Image Stabilisation | Yes, up to 5 stops |
Autofocus Motor | STM stepping motor |
Focus Method | Rear focusing |
Filter Size | 67mm |
Max Diameter x Length | 78.3 x 93.2mm |
Weight | 500g / 17.6oz |
Weather Sealing | Yes |
Control Ring | Yes |
Lens Mount | Canon RF |
The key differences are that the f/2 version is smaller, lighter, cheaper, and has a closer focusing ability for macro photography. The f/1.2 lens has a wider maximum aperture for more background blur and low-light performance, but no macro capabilities.
Yes, the RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM lens features up to 5 stops of optical image stabilisation through a special lens group shifting mechanism. This allows for sharper handheld shots.
Yes, the 85mm focal length combined with the f/2 aperture is excellent for portrait photography, providing flattering perspective and background blur to make the subject stand out. The lightweight design also makes it very portable for location shoots.
Yes, it has a 67mm filter thread diameter to support common screw-in filters at the front. Both circular polarising and neutral density filters are popular to use creatively with portraits and landscapes.
This lens offers a superb 1:2 or 0.5x maximum magnification ratio at its closest focus distance of 0.35m or 1.15 feet. This allows tight macro shots of small details.
Yes, there is a customisable control ring on the lens barrel that can be set to adjust aperture, shutter speed, ISO or exposure compensation quickly. This allows settings tweaks without moving your eye from the viewfinder.
Yes, moisture and dust sealing around the mount, switches and rings make this durable for outdoor use in less-than-ideal conditions like light rain and mist. It is not fully weatherproof, however.
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Weight | 500 g |
---|---|
Dimensions | 78 × 90.5 mm |
Aperture Aperture, measured in f-stops, controls light entering a camera lens and affects image depth. Lower f-stops allow more light and blur backgrounds, while higher f-stops are better for well-lit, sharp landscapes. It\'s a key factor in choosing between prime and zoom lenses for desired photographic effects. |
f/2 |
Brand | |
Filter Thread Size (mm) |
67 |
Ideal For \"Ideal For\" indicates the photography styles and scenarios where the lens or camera excels. This helps you choose equipment suited to your preferred subjects, whether it\\\'s landscapes, portraits, sports, or macro photography. |
Event Photography, Macro Photography, Pet Photography, Portrait Photography, Product Photography, Video/Filmmaking, Wedding Photography |
Lens Mount | |
Lens Type | |
Warranty |
2 Year Warranty |
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