The Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM lens combines a short-telephoto perspective with an elegant design and exceptional close-focusing capabilities, making it suitable for various subjects, including portraits and macro photography. Its close-focusing feature allows for capturing subjects as near as 1.15 feet, achieving a maximum magnification of 1:2. The lens is equipped with an STM stepping motor, which provides remarkably quiet and smooth autofocus, along with the option for full-time manual focus override. To enhance image sharpness, it incorporates optical image stabilization and Hybrid IS, effectively reducing camera shake by up to five stops for more stable shooting. Furthermore, the optical design includes a UD (Ultra Low Dispersion) element to minimize aberrations and enhance clarity. A customizable Control Ring is also present, enabling adjustments to exposure settings such as ISO, aperture, and exposure compensation directly from the lens.
- Portrait-length prime is designed for use with full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless digital cameras.
- Modest-but-bright f/2 maximum aperture maintains an overall sleek form factor while also benefitting working in available lighting conditions.
- Macro design benefits working with close-up subjects and provides a 1:2 maximum magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 1.15'.
- An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to five stops to better enable working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds. Also, a Hybrid IS setting compensates for angular and shift-type camera movements to specifically benefit close-up shooting.
- STM stepping motor offers fast, quiet, smooth, and accurate autofocus performance that is ideal for video recording as well as still shooting.
- Configurable Control Ring can be used to adjust a variety of exposure settings, including aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
