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Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM
83 PixelMeter Score 15 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Exceptional image sharpness and optical quality
  • Affordable and compact design
  • Attractive bokeh and rendering
  • Versatile 1:2 macro magnification capabilities
  • Effective optical image stabilization
Cons Cons
  • Slow, noisy, and prone to hunting autofocus
  • Lack of weather sealing
  • Vignetting and chromatic aberrations at wide apertures
  • Significant focus breathing and extending barrel
  • Missing lens hood and basic accessories

Launch price Launch price $599
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 85mm f/2
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon RF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 35.1 cm (0.5x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weight & size Weight & size 500g (1 lb 1.6 oz) · 78 x 90.5 mm (3.07 x 3.56 in)

Announcement date Announcement date July 9, 2020
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $599
Lens mount Lens mount Canon RF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Macro

Elements Elements 12
Groups Groups 11

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 85mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/29
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 28° - 30°

Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 35.1 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.5x

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Weight Weight 500g (1 lb 1.6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 78mm (3.07 in)
Length Length 90.5mm (3.56 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None