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Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens | Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2019 | 2006 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 13/9 | 8/7 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 28° 30' | 28°30' |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 24° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 16° | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.2-16 | f/1.2-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 8 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 42.2 oz (1196.3g) | 36.2 oz (1025g) |
| Actual Weight | 42 oz (1190g) | 34.2 oz (970g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.5 oz (70g) | 1.6 oz (45g) |
| In-Use Weight | 44.5 oz (1260g) | 35.8 oz (1015g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 4.1 x 4.6” (104.14 x 116.84mm) | 3.6 x 3.31” (91.5 x 84mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 4.06 x 4.89” (103 x 124.2mm) | 3.6 x 3.75” (91.4 x 95.3mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.89” (124.2mm) | 3.75” (95.3mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | N / Y |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.46 x 2.83” (113.3 x 71.8mm) | 4.35 x 2.15” (110.6 x 54.5mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 7.45 - 7.45” (189.2 - 189.2mm) | 5.63 - 5.63” (143 - 143mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.8” (20.2mm) | 1.26” (32mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 72mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | USM | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 360° | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / Full 4.92' (1.5m) - ∞ |
N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 33.46” (850mm) | 37.4” (950mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.12x | 0.11x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.25-0.15x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.42-0.33x | |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ET-89 Buy ► | Y / ES-79II Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1424 Buy ► | Y / LP1219 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 85mm = 9.98' | 85mm = 9.57' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 85mm = 3043mm | 85mm = 2916mm |
| Review | Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens | Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens |
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