EF 85mm f/1.2L USM

85mm
f/85.0
Prime
1025 g
Min focus 0.95 m

Quick answer

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM is a short telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/85.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

About this lens

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.2 for Canon EF mount cameras, from the Canon L series with ultrasonic-motor autofocus. A premium portrait prime with an extremely wide aperture for very shallow depth of field.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 85mm
Maximum aperture: f/85.0
Lens type: Prime
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 1989
Optical construction: 8 elements in 7 groups
Aperture blades: 8
Autofocus motor: USM
Minimum focus distance: 0.95 m
Maximum magnification: 0.11x
Filter thread: 72 mm
Weight: 1025 g
Length: 84 mm
Diameter: 91.5 mm

Specification source: global.canon

What can you shoot with the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM?

At 85mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:

Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings
Isolating subjects from the background

Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

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°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM?

It is a fixed 85mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/85.0. That makes it a short telephoto lens.

Is the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 85mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/85.0.

What is the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 136mm on full frame, with a 15.1° horizontal and 18.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.