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Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS
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Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS

Lens for Canon RF · Announced October 2019

Official site on usa.canon.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

  • Full frame lens
  • Telephoto

Typically £2,299–£2,539 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · in stock

£2,299

at HDEW Cameras

Compare with RF 85mm F1.2L USM
  • Focal length: 85mm, Full frame lens
  • Max aperture: f/1.2
  • Optical stabilisation: None
  • Autofocus motor: Ring-type USM
  • Weight: 1,195 g
  • Weather sealing: Sealed
  • Max magnification: 0.12×, Focuses to 0.85 m

RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS overview

The Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS is an 85mm f/1.2 prime for full-frame cameras on Canon RF, announced by Canon in October 2019. 23 cameras we track take it without an adapter.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits and low light. It is a weaker pick for travelling light and close-ups.

New, it sells for £2,299 to £3,499 at the 2 stores we track in the United Kingdom that have it in stock. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost £2,299 to £2,539 new.

Worth comparing it with the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM, Canon RF 85mm F1.4L VCM and Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85.

Where to buy the RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS in United Kingdom

More used Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.

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Things to know

  • 85mm prime, f/1.2.
  • Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
  • Autofocus (Ring-type USM motor); no optical stabilisation.
  • 1,195 g; 103.2 × 117.3 mm; 82mm filters.
  • Focuses down to 0.85 m, up to 0.12× magnification.
  • Weather sealed.
  • Same line: RF 85mm F1.2L USM (2019).
  • No used body-only listings at the stores we track in United Kingdom today: check eBay and the Used filter.

Good for

  • Portraits (85–85mm-equivalent reach at f/1.2)
  • Low light (f/1.2)

Not the best for

  • Travelling light (1,195 g)
  • Close-ups (0.12× magnification)

From the RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS's published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest in the US: about 2% under the UK price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in GBP at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS in each market, with an approximate conversion into GBP
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United StatesCheapest$3,020≈ £2,256$2,399≈ £1,792
United Kingdom(you)£2,299—
Europe——
AustraliaA$5,289≈ £2,715—
Singapore——

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Used: what it should be worth

No used RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS listings at the stores we track yet. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 4 Nov to 6 Nov, prices between £2,299 and £2,299. Latest lowest new £2,299.4 Nov6 Nov£2,299£2,299
Lowest new

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

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RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS specifications

Optics

Focal length
85mm
35mm equivalent
85mm (full frame)
Maximum aperture
f/1.2
Minimum aperture
f/16
Made for
Full frame
Elements / groups
13 / 9
Aperture blades
9
Closest focus
0.85 m
Max magnification
0.12×

Focus & handling

Autofocus
Yes (Ring-type USM)
Optical stabilisation
No
Weather sealed
Yes
Internal zoom
—
Aperture ring
No
Teleconverter compatible
No

Size & weight

Weight
1,195 g
Diameter × length
103.2 × 117.3 mm
Filter thread
82 mm

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