Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM vs Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Canon
RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
| Spec | RF 85mm F1.2 L USM | RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Weight g | 1195.0 | 1195.0 |
| Filter mm | 82 | 82 |
| Length mm | 117.3 | 117.3 |
| Diameter mm | 103.2 | 103.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.85 | 0.85 |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | 0.12 |
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
A large-aperture portrait lens for Canon RF full-frame cameras with very shallow depth of field and weather sealing.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Weather-sealed L build
- Sharp
- Smooth background
Cons
- Heavy (1.2 kg)
- No IS
- Limited close focus (0.85 m)
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
Portrait lens with Defocus Smoothing, a coating that softens the edges of blur discs, introduced in 2019. It has an 82mm thread and weighs about 1.2kg.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Defocus Smoothing coating
- Weather-sealed L build
Cons
- Heavy at about 1.2kg
- Rated T2.2, so it passes less light than its f/1.2 suggests