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    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Canon Model RF 85mm F1.2L USM  EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM Web www.canon.co.uk www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 13 elements in 9 groups (2x UD (inc 1x ground Asph UD*), 1x BR) 14 elements in 10 groups (1x GMo Asph, OIS – ≤4 stops) Angle of view (h,v,d) 24°, 16°, 28°30′ 24°, 16°, 28°30′ Max aperture F1.2 F1.4 Min aperture F16 F22 Min focus distance 0.85 m (2.8 ft) 0.85 m (2.8 ft) Mount RF mount EF mount Filter size 82 mm  77mm  Length 117.3 mm (4.6 in.) 105.4 mm (4.15 in.) Diameter 103.2 mm (4 in.) 88.6 mm (3.49 in.) Weight 1195 g (2.6 lb) 950 g (2.09…

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    Technical Data Manufacturer Canon Canon Model RF 85mm F1.2L USM  EF 85mm F1.2L II USM Web www.canon.co.uk www.canon.co.uk Elements/construction 13 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 aperture F1.2 F1.2 Min aperture F16 F16 Min focus distance 0.85 m (2.8 ft) 0.95 m (3.12 ft) Mount RF mount EF mount Filter size 82 mm  72mm  Length 117.3 mm (4.6 in.) 91.5 mm (3.6 in.) Diameter 103.2 mm (4 in.) 84 mm (3.31 in.) Weight 1195 g (2.6 lb) 1025 g (2.26 lb) Price £3070 inc…

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