Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM 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 F2.0 Macro IS STM is faster by 3 stops (f/2.0 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
| Spec | RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM | 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Laowa |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/5.6 |
| Released | 2020 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Af motor | STM | none |
| Elements | 12 | 13 |
| Weight g | 500.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | 46 |
| Length mm | 90.5 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 78.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.35 | 0.163 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.5 | 2.0 |
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
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.