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RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM
- 85mm
- f/2.0
- Macro
- Stabilized
- 500 g
- Min focus 0.35 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A flexible portrait and close-up lens.
About this lens
Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM: a fast macro lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.0, made for Canon RF mount cameras, with Image Stabilizer and stepping-motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2020
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 11 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- STM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.35 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.5x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 500 g
- Length
- 90.5 mm
- Diameter
- 78 mm
Specification source: global.canon
What can you shoot with the Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM?
- Portraits
- Close-ups
- Product shots
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 85mm | 23.9° | 28.6° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 136mm | 15.1° | 18.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What magnification does the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro offer?
It reaches 0.5x, half life-size, which is enough for flowers and small objects.
Is the RF 85mm F2 Macro full-frame?
Yes, it is made for full-frame RF cameras. It mounts natively on RF bodies, and on APS-C RF cameras the field of view is cropped by 1.6x.
RF 85mm F2 Macro vs RF 85mm F1.2 L: which should I buy?
The F1.2 gives a much shallower look and more light but is heavier. The F2 is light and stabilized.
Alternatives for Canon RF from other brands
All Canon RF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
