Optimized for Photography

The 85mm focal length has long been a favorite for portraits and events, but it also shines in landscapes and street photography. Its narrower field of view and bright f/1.4 aperture allow for striking subject isolation, shallow depth of field, and naturally flattering perspectives.

• Versatile focal length: Slight compression and a selective angle of view make this lens ideal for full- and half-length portraits, with beautiful subject-background separation.

• Bright f/1.4 aperture: Provides excellent depth-of-field control, strong low-light performance, and reliable handheld shooting indoors or in available light.

• Refined optics: One UD element and one aspherical element minimize chromatic and spherical aberrations, ensuring sharpness, clarity, and accurate color.

• Advanced coatings: ASC and SWC coatings reduce ghosting and flare, enhancing contrast.

• Smooth bokeh: An 11-blade rounded diaphragm produces soft, pleasing out-of-focus areas.

Optimized for Video

With its slightly longer focal length and selective field of view, this lens excels in video production, whether for tight shots in multi-camera setups or for capturing distant subjects with precise framing.

• Manual aperture ring: Includes a de-click switch for seamless, silent iris adjustments.

• Minimal focus breathing: Helps maintain consistent framing while racking focus.

• Linear focus motor: Enables smooth, intuitive manual focusing.

• System-matched design: Shares a 67mm filter thread, dimensions, and form factor with other Hybrid series primes, simplifying rigging and lens swaps.

VCM Autofocus

Tailored for both stills and video, the focusing system balances speed with control.

• Voice Coil Motor (VCM): Fast, quiet, and highly beneficial for video recording.

• Close focusing: Achieves a minimum focusing distance of 2.5' and a 0.12x magnification for near subjects.

• Flexible control: Includes an AF/MF switch and full-time manual focus override for precision adjustments.

Design Details

Despite its bright f/1.4 aperture, the RF 85mm remains compact and lightweight for everyday use. It is purpose-built to integrate seamlessly with the Hybrid series lineup.

• Consistent form factor: Matches the size (3 x 3.9") and weight (1.4 lb) of other Hybrid primes, all with a 67mm filter thread.

• Customizable controls: Features a programmable Control Ring and Function Button for quick access to shooting settings.

• Professional durability: L-Series construction with weather resistance ensures reliability in challenging environments.