Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens

Features

Portrait-Length Prime for Hybrid Creators

The Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM is a short-telephoto prime designed for today’s hybrid shooters who demand both exceptional stills and video performance. With its bright f/1.4 aperture, advanced optics, and versatile handling, it delivers flattering portraits, cinematic video, and reliable low-light performance—all in a professional, function-first design.

Key Highlights

• Fast f/1.4 Aperture – Superb subject isolation, shallow depth of field, and confident shooting in low light.
• Advanced Optical Design – One UD element and one aspherical element for sharp, colour-accurate results; ASC and SWC coatings minimise flare and ghosting.
• Portrait-Perfect Perspective – Slight compression and narrow field of view create flattering, natural-looking portraits with excellent subject-background separation.
• Hybrid Video Features – De-clickable aperture ring, well-controlled focus breathing, and linear focus motor for smooth manual focus pulls.
• Matched Hybrid Series Design – Shared 67mm filter thread and consistent form factor with other Hybrid primes for easy rigging and multi-lens workflows.
• Beautiful Bokeh – Rounded 11-blade diaphragm ensures smooth, natural out-of-focus rendering.

Built for Both Worlds

• For Photography: Perfect for portraits, events, street, and even landscapes where subject isolation is key. The f/1.4 aperture enhances handheld versatility indoors or in available light.
• For Videography: Offers tight, selective framing for interviews and two-camera setups, with silent controls and minimal focus breathing for cinematic consistency.

Specifications

Lens Specifications

Focal Length

85mm

Aperture

Maximum: f/1.4
Minimum: f/16

Lens Mount

Canon RF

Lens Format Coverage

Full-Frame

Angle of View

28° 30'

Minimum Focus Distance

From Camera Sensor: 2.5' / 75 cm

Magnification

1:8.3 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.12x Magnification

Optical Design

14 Elements in 10 Groups

Aperture/Iris Blades

11, Rounded

Focus Type

Autofocus

Image Stabilization

No

Filter Size

67 mm (Front)

Dimensions

ø: 3 x L: 3.9" / ø: 76.5 x L: 99.3 mm

Weight

1.4 lb / 636 g