Canon’s new releases just keep coming, and the new Canon RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM lens joins the list of announcements. The IS STM prime lens is perfect for capturing street photography, portraits, and especially macro photography. Creators will quickly notice smooth image stabilization, exquisite short-distance detail, and easy usability.
Canon RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM Lens ()
Key Features:
- 85mm prime macro lens
- Max aperture F2
- Maximum magnification of 0.5x
- Minimum focusing distance of 1.15ft
- Optical image stabilization up to five stops
- Hybrid image stabilization up to three stops
- Control ring on lens barrel for settings changes
- 12-pin communication system
- 9-blade circular aperture
Beautiful bokeh and macro photography:
The Canon RF85mm is a useful tool to have in your camera bag for creative photography. The max aperture of F2 produces an incredibly shallow depth of field that lends to dreamy bokeh. Further, the wide aperture mixed with a full frame sensor and EOS R system allow for impressive detail in both low-light situations and proper lighting.
Another standout feature of the Canon RF85mm is the combination of a maximum magnification of 0.5x and minimum focusing distance of 1.15ft. Creators are able to capture the smallest of elements in still-life photography, product photography, and really anything they want to shoot in detail that’s merely a foot away. The macro functionality translates to 1:2 half life-size photography of sharp, enjoyable detail.
The Canon RF85mm couples optical image stabilization and hybrid image stabilization that are crucial to image quality in macro shooting and video. The optical image stabilization is good up to five stops and is distinct when shooting video, while the hybrid image stabilization is really effective when practicing the intense closeness of macro photography.
Detailed lens design:
The build of the Canon RF85mm contributes to its efficiency in image quality. The bokeh effect is possible due to the 9-blade circular aperture. The circular aperture ensures the distinction between a blurred background and a focused subject in both photo stills and videos.
Like the RF100-500mm lens, the RF85mm uses a 12-pin communication system that sends the vital shooting information like autofocus and image stabilization data. To increase usability, Canon included a control ring on the lens for quick access to settings. Acting as a third dial for RP and EOS R cameras, and a fourth dial for EOS R5 and R6, the control ring allows shooters to seamlessly adjust ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and more.
The new Canon RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM lens is for pre-order for at Adorama.
