Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens (Canon RF)

Overview

The Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM is a fast short-telephoto prime lens designed for both photographers and videographers. It emphasizes high image quality, responsive autofocus, minimized focus breathing, and intuitive, silent, and customizable handling.

Core Features

Portrait-Length Prime for Hybrid Creators

Built for photographers and videographers alike, this lens caters to the hybrid nature of modern image-making.

Optimized for Photo

A popular focal length for portraiture and events, this lens is also suitable for landscapes and street photography, offering a narrow field of view and bright f/1.4 design for subject isolation and flattering perspectives.

• Versatile 85mm focal length is ideal for portraiture with slight compression and a narrow, selective field of view.
• Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture allows control over depth of field and benefits low-light shooting.
• Optical design includes one ultra-low dispersion (UD) element and one aspherical element for clarity and sharpness.
• Air Sphere (ASC) and Subwavelength structure (SWC) coatings reduce flare and ghosting.
• Rounded 11-blade diaphragm creates smooth, rounded out-of-focus rendering.

Optimized for Video

Ideal for tight shots in two-camera setups and working with distant subjects, offering selective framing.

• Manual aperture ring with de-click switch for smooth, silent iris pulls.
• Focus breathing is well-controlled for consistent composition.
• Linear focus motor for intuitive manual focus control.
• Matched design with other Hybrid series primes for ease in rigging.

VCM Autofocus

The focusing system is tuned for both photo and video tasks, offering a balance of speed and control.

• Voice Coil Motor (VCM) focusing system offers speed and quiet performance.
• Excels with close-up subjects with a 0.76 m minimum focusing distance and 0.12x maximum magnification.
• AF/MF switch and full-time manual focus override for intuitive control.

Design Details

Despite being a fast portrait-length lens, it remains compact and lightweight for regular use, matching other Hybrid lenses.

• Dimensions: 7.6 x 9.9 cm; Weight: 0.64 kg; 67mm front filter ring diameter.
• Customizable Control Ring and Function Button for a range of settings.
• L-Series durability and weather resistance for inclement conditions.

Additional Information

UPC: 013803387117