By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
Canon Europe has announced the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM, a professional portrait lens that extends the Hybrid RF prime range, delivering greater reach and versatility for creative photography and filmmaking. This new lens offers uncompromising optical quality with a flattering 85mm focal length that gently compresses facial features, making the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM ideal for portraiture.
Its ultra-wide f/1.4 maximum aperture ensures striking separation of the subject and background, while UD and aspheric lens elements, combined with Super Spectra and ASC coatings, achieve remarkable sharpness exactly where it matters.
Photographers working in weddings, events, low-light, and product photography will benefit from the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM’s exceptional artistry and precision. The smooth and silent Voice Coil Motor (VCM) (1) AF technology provides precise focusing with minimal focus breathing.
Combined with a dedicated smooth action Iris Ring (2) and a customizable Lens Control Ring and Lens Function Button, the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM equips filmmakers with a flexible and reliable tool. Its design aligns with Canon’s RF F1.4 hybrid primes, allowing seamless use with the rest of the range for an efficient shooting workflow.
At approximately half the size and weight of the RF 85mm F1.2L USM, the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM is built for shooting on the move. Its L-series construction, featuring well-placed weather seals and an oil-repellent fluorine coating, provides reassurance in adverse conditions.
With its high-performance prime lens design, fast f/1.4 aperture, and hybrid features, the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM is the professional’s choice for distinctive portrait images and video.
Key Features:
- Classic 85mm portrait focal length for full-frame EOS R System and Cinema EOS cameras (RF mount)
- Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture offers creative depth-of-field control and low-light performance alongside high image quality
- Advanced optical design featuring UD and aspheric lens elements
- Voice Coil Motor for quiet, ultra-responsive autofocus and focus breathing suppression
- 11-blade circular aperture for cinematic bokeh and highlights
- Smooth action Iris Ring, Control Ring, and Lens Control button for intuitive manual control
- Durable L-series build quality with dust/moisture resistance
- Compact and lightweight at approximately 636g, measuring 76.5mm (W) x 99.3mm (L)
