Name: Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Lens, Bundle with ProOptic 67mm Filter Kit, Cleaning Kit, Lens Pouch, Lens Cap Tether
Brand: Canon
SKU: CAR852A
Price: 599.00 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (48 reviews)

Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Lens, Bundle with ProOptic 67mm Filter Kit, Cleaning Kit, Lens Pouch, Lens Cap Tether

Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM

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Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM 

Explore the Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM lens. Capture stunning images with its f/2 aperture, 0.5x magnification, and image stabilization. Shop now!

The RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM medium telephoto lens expands on the versatility of bright, macro, IS equipped prime lenses built for the EOS R system. With a focal length of 85 millimeters and a bright, maximum aperture of f/2 for beautiful bokeh, this versatile lens is a great choice for portraits and street photography, as well as low light scenes or during concerts, and with the addition of macro capability, even close-up and macro photography will provide stellar results.The RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM is a lightweight, affordable lens that boasts high image quality and an impressive optical image stabilization system offering up to 5 stops of shake correction ideal for low-light scenes or when recording video, and featuring Hybrid IS enables stabilization when focusing on macro, close-range subjects. Like the RF35mm F1.8 Macro IS USM, it also includes half-size macro functionality allowing for a minimum focusing distance as close as 1.15 ft. With a built-in customizable control ring and a fast 12-pin communication system, the RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM is an ideal travel companion for your portrait, macro, low-light, and video needs.Bright f/2 Aperture Mid-telephoto Macro RF Lens with Beautiful BokehBright f/2.0 lens - combined with the full-frame sensor of an EOS R series camera - delivers exceptional low-light performance and beautiful background blur.Maximum Magnification of 0.5x and Minimum Focusing Distance of 1.15'With its impressive 1.15 ft. minimum focusing distance, the RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM lens is designed for working up-close and personal with subjects to document even the most minute of details. And because it has a maximum magnification of 0.5x, you can even experience close-up 1:2 half life-size macro photography so you can capture a variety of macro subjects with stunning results.Optical Image Stabilization with up to 5 Stops of Shake CorrectionThe RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM lens is designed to work in conjunction with EOS R series cameras, with both the camera and the lens sharing data to dramatically reduce camera-shake blur, regardless of the situation, whether shooting video or stills. With up to 5 stops of stabilization, it delivers impressively clear results.Hybrid IS Compensates for Angular and Shift Camera Shake during Macro ShootingHybrid IS provides an incredibly effective and steadying influence on your close-up stills and video content creation. It provides up-to 3-stops of Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization to compensate for both angular and shift-type camera shake that may occur during macro shooting, allowing image-makers with EOS R series cameras to capture impressively precise detail wherever they are.Control Ring for Direct Setting ChangesThe RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM lens incorporates a control ring on the lens barrel that can directly adjust numerous settings including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, exposure compensation and more. Located towards the front of the lens it effectively adds a third dial to EOS R and RP cameras, and a fourth dial to EOS R5 and R6 cameras. With a tactile, easily distinguished surface and a clicking mechanism that provides tangible feedback for confident use while looking through the viewfinder, the control ring adds outstanding connection to any shooting scenario. For photographers and moviemakers who would prefer a silent control ring, the clicking mechanism can be removed at a Canon Factory Service Center location for a fee.12-pin Communication SystemDesigned to quickly communicate shooting data, the RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM features the 12 pin communication system inherent in all RF lenses. This helps coordinate complex processes requiring high-speed communication and large data transfer, such as fast AF response with broader AF area, Image Stabilization, the Digital Lens Optimizer, and even the adjustment of the customizable Lens Control Ring for a quick and efficient user experience.9 blade Circular ApertureThanks to its 9-blade, circular aperture, the RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM is capable of gorgeous, evocative out-of-focus areas and soft backgrounds. With an incredible level of control over background blur, the 9-blade circular aperture helps create intimacy and intensity in both photos and videos for impactful results.

Excellent optics and a delight to use. Love this lens!

Excellent Lens

bought for wider field Milky Way and star imaging.  Found pretty good stars across the field but found it has pretty bad internal reflection or some other problem that creates circular rings in night sky images. I managed to 'control' it and process a lot of it out, but a big disappointment as an EF-S similar lens I have,  has none of this.

Not a great astro lens.

I purchased this lens in August of 2024 for my Canon R6M2. I'm happy with the lens overall as it produces good quality images. My only complaint is the time it sometimes takes to focus but as a person that mainly takes landscape photos, it's an issue I can live with. I'm attaching a couple of photos taken with the RF85 F2 for reference.

I'm happy with the lens.

Awesome lens. I love the sharpness of it. I use it to take pet portraits. I have tried the macro on static subjects outside and it is sharp at the focus point. I think it is well-made and the price is reasonable. I am happy that Canon has a series of prime lenses for those of us who are not professional photographers but love photography. Just buy it.

Awesome Prime Lens by Canon

Excellent

Great lens. Takes sharp photos. Much cheaper price than the 85mm F 1.2. On top of that it is a macro lens for great close up shots. Very happy with lens.

Awesome lens Great price.

I returned this lens. The motor was extremely noisy and took a long time to focus. I wanted to use it on the R7 as a macro lens, but it didn?t work out for me.

Ver noisy

Great lens.  Sharp quick focus.  Only issue is it focus hunts in extreme low light.  Awesome portrait lens.

Overall a great lens

Great lens.  Finds focus quickly with the exception of some low light (night shooting) situations.  Does well with portraits and the macro focusing is amazing.  In my opinion this would be a 5 star lens but the low light focus hunting took that to 4 stars.  All in all a great lens that produces sharp images!

Canon RF 85mm f/2 macro

I needed a lightweight camera for backpacking/hiking.  I thought I would give the Canon RP full frame mirrorless a try because it is so light weight.  I coupled the RP with the RF 85mm f/2 on a recent trip to Mt. Whitney Portal.  I captured some amazing photos of Mt. Whitney during the early Nautical and Civil twilight hours.  Temps. around 23 F. and the above package, while light weight, performed great.  See attached photos.

Canon RP & RF 85mm f/2

Optical quality is nice but the STM AF motors are slow, noisy, and hunts pretty badly. Maybe the worst AF performance of any RF lens I've used. Additionally, for being labeled macro it doesn't actually focus that close. 

I really wish they would make an offering between this and the L model. I'd be happy with these optics but with USM motors. I often reach for the 85mm focal length but I really don't need anything faster than f/2, and the price of the L model is just insane.

Good optics, meh perforance.

Really no complaints at all with this lens.  This was my second native RF lens and it's rarely leaving my camera now.  I do a mix of product, portrait, studio fashion and wedding photography and it's been a solid performer in all areas.  Fast focusing, even on the original EOS R with Eye-AF turned on, and exactly what you'd expect from an RF lens.

Very solid RF prime lens

This is a wonderfully sharp, light lens that I?m very happy to add to my kit. The f2 gives you really good depth of field and bokeh at a fairly approachable price point.

High quality and great value

Great lens for the money. The AF can be wonky at times but the photos are fantastic

Excellent for the money

I received my canon lens on time. I really like the quality built of this lens and it?s definitely a great lens to have in your lens kit. I highly recommend

85 mm canon lens

High-quality lens at a great price! I'm very happy with my choice and would recommend it to others. The only downside is AF is a bit slow.

Excellent lens!!

Great lens!

Excellent lens, sharp, lightweight, fast focus. Great dof at f2.

Great portrait lens

Great lens and bundle package offered by Adorama. Beautiful bokeh and great portrait lens!

Great lens & bundle!

Awesome lens! Great value, sharp and nice bokeh!

Awesome lens!

I didn?t expect much from this stm lens but i am blown away with the quality of the images.

Cheap but amazing lens

Loved my f 1.8, FD version back in the 70s. Love this RF version on my RP today. Image stabilization is my friend for sharp hand-held shots. Bokeh is beautiful. Close focusing distance is amazingly helpful. Compact size and weight are also beneficial.

Portraiture King Lens

Just what I was looking for.  Great F.2  portrait and macro lens. Waited a long time for it. Definitely would recommend.

Canon 85mm F.2 macro.

Great for outside shots!

Great for the purpose of my purchase.  Only use for portraits and Macros.

Great Lens for Macros

Works great.  I've only had it for a few days and am yet to get to the field.  So, my experience has been limited to test photos around the house, all of which were good.  Relatively fast focusing.  I'm satisfied.

Good prime lens for a mirrorless Canon

you really don't need an "L" lens to get great results, this lens is great for portraiture, macro, and many other scenes.

fantastic lens

I opted for the less expensive RF 85mm and I am very impressed with its sharpness and colors.  I tested the lens shooting some still life, one photo is attached here.  As an elderly photographer, keeping the weight of my gear down is very important, so this lens is best for me. I highly recommend ignoring the nay-sayers who tout the "L" lenses because this lens is superb.

A great lens from Canon.

Have used this for several sessions so far and it is so sharp!! I love it.  My go to!

My go to lens!

Disclaimer: I originally purchased this lens via Amazon, as it was out of stock at the time at Adorama.
This review is based on my experience with the RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM lens paired to my Canon R5 camera. 

I truly love this lens. It is a great all-rounder, and I have used it for everything from macro-insect/flower shots, to wildlife, car, and headshots. The images produced are sharp, with relatively no chromatic aberration, a smooth bokeh, all while still being "relatively" lightweight and easy to carry around. The built-in IS works flawlessly, and is especially impressive when paired with my R5's IBIS, which results in me being confident about doing long-exposure handheld shots I would have never even considered doing before (I was still able to get a relatively "focused/sharp" image at 0.3" shutter speed while handheld). My only two cons (hence the 4 stars instead of 5) are that I wish Canon could have dropped the aperture to f/1.8 (not a drastic change) for headshots, and that unfortunately my lens' internals decided to break after only two months of usage, which led me to finally discover the horrible service associated with Canon's warranty repairs. 

Pros:
-It is definitely sharp.  Sure, the L series lens are probably much nicer, and I'm hoping to be able to finally experience them one day. But for my current budget, this lens' clarity and sharpness will definitely do. 
-The bokeh is quite smooth, allowing for some especially great headshots. 
-The IBIS works as intended, allowing you (or at least definitely me) to capture still useable shots in low light settings without destroying them with ISO. I never felt comfortable going under 1/60 prior to my R5/RF lenses, so I'm still amazed that I can capture a very useable image at 0.3" (best so far has been 0.5", while standing/handheld)
-The fact that this is a Macro lens truly allows you to get up and close to your subject, making it especially perfect for insect/flora photography. 
-Good bang for your buck. Which is a good thing, seeing as it is one of the cheaper RF lenses available today, and is far superior to the RF 50mm f/1.8 that canon offers. 
-The AF works quite well, when it works... (see Cons)

Cons
-Again, wished that Canon could have at least given us f/1.8 at this price. although it is minor, it would have made this great lens even better. But, you can't always get what you want..

-This is a rather long segment, as it deals with the lens breaking through not fault of my own/having to deal with Canon.

 As I stated above, my lens did break after approximately two months/1000-1300ish shots of use. Obviously this isn't the norm, and probably wouldn't happen to most people, but this is my luck. I should state that this is the first Canon lens I have ever had fail on me, and I'm very cautious with maintaining and protecting my equipment, nor do I expose it to any rough elements. 
The only issue I did have with the lens, was the the AF seemed to occasionally have an issue when it came to focusing. On occasion (every 1 out of 4 shots), it would zoom past my subject, then zoom all the way back, only to then be completely out of focus. Eventually, the day came that the lens simply refused to work. I would mount it to my R5, and Error code 60 stated that the lens was somehow obstructed/inoperable, which then forced my camera to shut-down. After calling Canon, I sent it to their repair facility in California to have it fixed, which was a rather unpleasant experiencel. I was originally told it would be repaired within 7 business days, and so imagine my surprise when I called after 14 business days due to not having received an update, only to be told that the repairs were supposed to happen that coming week. I then was told to purchase an annual subscription in order to get "expedited/better service", despite the lens still being under warranty (which left me with a very different view of Canon, after being a loyal customer for years). After over a month of waiting, I finally received the lens back. According to the short description from Canon's repair facility, one of the internal mechanisms had broken, and repairs were made in order to fix the issue. I've since used the lens only a little, but it seems like the focusing issue is gone, and it is much more responsive/snappier than it was before. So the focusing issue I stated above may have been due to the fact that I had received a defective lens in the first place. 

Despite dealing with the unpleasent issue described above, I still find this to be a great lens. I'm really hoping that my experience was a fluke, and that no one should have to deal with something similar. I'm also hoping that the fix is final, and won't be a repeat issue, but time will tell. 

If you've made it this far, thanks for reading my review, and happy shooting.

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