Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM vs Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM is faster by 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM is lighter by 136g.
- Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM is the newer design (2025 vs 2020).
| Spec | RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM | RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Af motor | VCM | STM |
| Weight g | 636.0 | 500.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 67 |
| Length mm | 99.3 | 90.5 |
| Diameter mm | 76.5 | 78.0 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Groups | n/a | 11 |
| Elements | n/a | 12 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.35 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.5 |
Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM
A portrait prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a voice coil motor and L-series build. Sits between the RF 85mm F2 Macro and the F1.2.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- VCM focusing
- L-series build
- Lighter than the F1.2 (636 g)
Cons
- No lens-based stabilization
- Less blur than f/1.2
Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM
A portrait prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with 0.5x macro capability and stabilization.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- 0.5x macro
- Compact (500 g)
Cons
- f/2 is less shallow than L primes
- Not an L-series build