Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM vs Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/1.2 on the RF 85mm F1.2L USM, against f/1.4 on the RF 85mm F1.4L VCM.
- Aperture blades: 11 on the RF 85mm F1.4L VCM, against 9 on the RF 85mm F1.2L USM.
- Closest focus: 0.75 m on the RF 85mm F1.4L VCM, against 0.85 m on the RF 85mm F1.2L USM.
- Aperture ring: Yes on the RF 85mm F1.4L VCM, against No on the RF 85mm F1.2L USM.
- Weight: 636 g on the RF 85mm F1.4L VCM, against 1,195 g on the RF 85mm F1.2L USM.
RF 85mm F1.2L USM or RF 85mm F1.4L VCM: which should you buy?
Choose the RF 85mm F1.2L USM for its maximum aperture.
Choose the RF 85mm F1.4L VCM for its aperture blades, closest focus, aperture ring and weight.
On paper the RF 85mm F1.4L VCM wins more rows (4 to 1); if the RF 85mm F1.2L USM's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $2,899 new $2,399.99 used | $1,609.75 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 85mm (full frame) | 85mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.2 (best) | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 13 / 9 | 14 / 10 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 (best) |
| Closest focus | 0.85 m | 0.75 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.12× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Ring-type USM) | Yes (VCM) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (best) |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 1,195 g | 636 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 103.2 × 117.3 mm | 76.5 × 99.3 mm |
| Filter thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.