Canon 85mm F1.2 L series lens shown without caps.
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Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and EF 85mm F1.2L II USM specs compared

Technical Data

ManufacturerCanonCanon
ModelRF 85mm F1.2L USM EF 85mm F1.2L II USM
Webwww.canon.co.ukwww.canon.co.uk
Elements/construction13 elements in 9 groups (2x UD (inc 1x Asph UD*), 1x BR)8 elements in 7 groups (1x Asph, Floating Elements)
Angle of view (h,v,d)24°, 16°, 28°30′24°, 16°, 28°30′
Max apertureF1.2F1.2
Min apertureF16F16
Min focus distance0.85 m (2.8 ft)0.95 m (3.12 ft)
MountRF mountEF mount
Filter size82 mm72mm
Length117.3 mm (4.6 in.)91.5 mm (3.6 in.)
Diameter103.2 mm (4 in.)84 mm (3.31 in.)
Weight1195 g (2.6 lb)1025 g (2.26 lb)
Price£3070 inc VAT ($2,999)£2070 inc VAT ($1,999) Discontinued.

*Most tech data I’ve seen mentions 1x UD plus 1x Asph, but the lens features 2x UD elements, with one featuring a ground aspherical surface. See this post for information.

For a comparison of the technical data between the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and the Canon EF 85mm F1.4 IS USM, see here.

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