Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USMvsCanon RF85mm F1.4 L VCM
RF85mm F1.2 L USM
85mm / F1.2
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RF85mm F1.4 L VCM
85mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the RF85mm F1.2 L USM suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the RF85mm F1.4 L VCM suits you better
- Weight559g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 75cm
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 F1.4 L VCM99.3mm long × 76.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM | Canon RF85mm F1.4 L VCM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.2 | F1.4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.2 | F1.4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 85cm | 75cm | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.12× | — |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 1.20kg | 636g | +559g |
| Length | 117.3mm | 99.3mm | +18mm |
| Diameter | 103.2mm | 76.5mm | +26.7mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 | −6year |
| 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 F1.4 L VCM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
RF85mm F1.2 L USM
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RF85mm F1.4 L VCM
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