Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM vs Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO
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 4 stops (f/1.4 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
| Spec | RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM | 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Laowa |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/5.6 |
| Released | 2025 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Af motor | VCM | none |
| Weight g | 636.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | 46 |
| Length mm | 99.3 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 76.5 | n/a |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Groups | n/a | 9 |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
| Min focus m | n/a | 0.163 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 2.0 |
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
Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO
This 85mm f/5.6 macro lens from Laowa fits Canon RF mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.