Canon's ultimate portrait lens — the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM with extraordinary rendering.
The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM was released in 2019 as Canon's flagship portrait lens for the RF mount. At f/1.2, it is the fastest 85mm autofocus lens Canon has ever produced. The L designation ensures the highest optical quality. The wide RF mount throat enables an optical design that was impossible in EF mount — delivering extraordinary performance at f/1.2.
Optical performance is reference-class. Sharpness is outstanding from f/1.2 — a dramatic improvement over the EF 85mm f/1.2L. The depth of field at f/1.2 creates breathtaking subject isolation with beautifully circular bokeh from the 9-blade aperture. Colour rendition and contrast are superb. Dual Nano USM provides fast, precise, silent autofocus.
Canon RF mount, full-frame. Filter thread is 82mm. Weight is approximately 1,195 grams — heavy. Build quality is outstanding L-series with full weather sealing and fluorine coatings. The DS (Defocus Smoothing) version is available separately with apodization filter for even smoother bokeh. Blue Spectrum Refractive coating reduces chromatic aberration.
Available on the used market at significant prices — flagship L lens. Check AF accuracy and clean elements. Canon's finest portrait lens — the RF mount enabled a design that the EF mount could not support. The f/1.2 rendering at this quality level is genuinely extraordinary. The DS version adds further bokeh refinement for those who want the absolute smoothest backgrounds.