Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USMvsCanon RF85mm F1.2 L USM DS
RF85mm F1.2 L USM
85mm / F1.2
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RF85mm F1.2 L USM DS
85mm / F1.2
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Which to choose
There is no large gap in the headline specifications. The choice comes down to rendering, handling and how prices move. Look at sample photos from both.
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- RF85mm F1.2 L USM117.3mm long × 103.2mm diameter
- RF85mm F1.2 L USM DS117.3mm long × 103.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM | Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM DS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.2 | F1.2 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.2 | F1.2 | — |
| Min aperture | F16 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 85cm | 85cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.12× | — |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 1.20kg | 1.20kg | — |
| Length | 117.3mm | 117.3mm | — |
| Diameter | 103.2mm | 103.2mm | — |
| Filter size | 82mm | 82mm | — |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF85mm F1.2 L USM relative to RF85mm F1.2 L USM DS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
RF85mm F1.2 L USM
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RF85mm F1.2 L USM DS
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