Canon RF 85 mm f/1.4L VCM, a professional lens designed for hybrid capture
Canon will begin marketing in October the new RF 85 mm f/1.4L VCM, a professional portrait lens, which expands the range of fixed focal lenses of the RF Hybrid series and offers greater range and versatility to both photographers and creative filmmakers.
With excellent optical quality and with focal length of 85 mm, which gently compresses facial features, the RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM is ideal for taking portraits. His Extraordinarily bright maximum aperture of f/1.4, ensures impressive separation between subject and background. For its part, UD and aspherical lenses used in its construction, combined with the Super Spectra and ASC coatings, allow you to enjoy exceptional sharpness exactly where it matters.
Photographers working in weddings, events, product photography and low light will also benefit from the RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM's excellent precision and artistry.
The Voice Coil Motor (VCM) AF technology, which operates smoothly and quietly, provides precise focusing with minimal variation in the frame when changing the focus point. Combined with a Specific smooth-operating Iris ring and a ring Customizable Target Control, as well as a Lens Functions button, the RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM provides filmmakers with a flexible and reliable tool. Additionally, it shares a uniform design with Canon's RF f/1.4 hybrid fixed-focal lenses, allowing it to be used seamlessly with the rest of the range for an efficient recording flow.
About half the size and weight of the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM, the RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM has been designed for shooting on the move. Its L-series construction, featuring properly placed seals as well as a grease-repellent fluorine coating, provides safety when working in adverse conditions.
With its high-performance fixed focal length design, bright f/1.4 aperture and hybrid features, the RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM is the professional choice for achieving different portraits in photography and video.
Key features of the RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM
- Classic 85mm portrait focal length for full frame EOS R System and EOS Cine (RF mount) cameras.
- Very bright maximum aperture, f/1.4, which offers creative control of depth of field and better low-light performance.
- High image quality, with an advanced optical design with UD and aspherical lenses.
- Voice Coil1 motor for silent and very fast autofocus, as well as eliminating frame drift when changing the focus point.
- 11-blade circular iris aperture for cinematic bokeh and highlights.
- Smooth-operating Iris Ring, Control Ring and a Lens Control button for intuitive use.
- Durable L-series build quality, with dust and moisture resistance.
- Compact and lightweight, weighing approximately 636 grams and dimensions of 76.5 mm (diameter) and 99.3 mm (length).
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