This is an update to the previous blog, Canon is Developing Six RF-series Lenses for the EOS R Full-frame Mirrorless Camera System: RF 85mm F1.2 L USM, RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS, RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM, RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM, RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM, RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM.
Canon recently announced the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM standard prime lens for Canon EOS R Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera System.
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
The following video presents A Look at the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM with Rudy Winston:
“Description: Join Canon USA’s Rudy Winston to learn about the design, the performance, and the optics that make the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM lens a must-have on your lens list.“
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM: Shooting Mode – Manual Exposure, Shutter Speed (TV): 0.4 Aperture (AV) – 1.2, ISO Speed – 100, White Balance – Auto: Ambience Priority, Picture Style -Standard: Image Courtesy of Canon
PRESS RELEASE
The Go-To RF-Mount Portrait Lens: Canon U.S.A. Announces The RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM: © Felicia Sisco: Aperture f/1.2, Shutter Speed – 1/400, ISO Speed – 2000
The New L-Series Lens is Canon’s First RF Lens to Feature Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics Helping to Greatly Reduce Chromatic Aberration
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM: Image Courtesy of Canon
MELVILLE, NY, May 8, 2019 – Continuing the company’s commitment to providing photographers with core focal-length lenses for the EOS R Full-Frame mirrorless camera system, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM standard prime lens. The fifth lens in the RF family, the RF 85mm lens provides another vital tool for photographers using the EOS R or EOS RP cameras, in particular, those shooting portrait photography.
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM: Image Courtesy of Canon
“Optics is at the core of Canon’s heritage. It is engrained in our DNA and the top priority when developing the EOS R Camera System around the RF mount and accompanying lenses,” said Kazuto Ogawa, president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “Canon is very enthused to now bring the lenses we shared in the RF lens development announcement, starting with the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM. We envision this product as being the quintessential workhorse lens for portrait photographers of all skill levels.”
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM: Shooting Mode – Manual Exposure, Shutter Speed (TV) – 1/800, Aperture (AV): 1.2, ISO Speed: 100, White Balance – Auto: Ambience Priority, Picture Style – Portrait: Courtesy of Canon
The new lens features a bright f/1.2 aperture which, along with the 85mm focal length, encompasses an ideal lens for portrait photographers. 85mm is often the preferred focal length selected by photographers when shooting portraits because it provides an appropriate depth and perspective of the subject relative to the background, helping to capture high-quality imagery with beautiful and desirable bokeh. The focal length also allows for the photographer and subject to maintain optimum distance apart to support strong communication, while not being too close.
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM: © Felicia Sisco: Aperture f/20, Shutter Speed – 1/1600, ISO Speed – 1250
The most unique feature of the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM lens is Canon’s proprietary optical technology, Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) Optics that helps to greatly reduce chromatic aberrations that could occur with large aperture lenses. The BR optical element, first introduced in the EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM, is inserted into the lens and refracts blue light between the concave and convex lenses. This enables the convergence of the entire wavelength of light to one point, resulting in higher image quality from the center to the edges of an image.
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM: Canon’s Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) Optics helps to greatly reduce chromatic aberrations: Images Courtesy of Canon
Additional Features of The Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Include:
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM: Minimum focusing distance of 2.79 feet/0.85 meters
- Minimum focusing distance of 2.79 feet/0.85 meters
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM: Customizable control ring is located towards the front of the lens. The control ring has “a tactile, easily distinguished surface and features a clicking mechanism that provides tangible feedback for confident use while looking through the viewfinder. For photographers and moviemakers who would prefer a silent control ring, the clicking mechanism can be removed by a Canon service provider for a fee.”Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM: Image Courtesy of Canon
- Customizable control ring that allows photographers to adjust exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture or ISO
- One Aspheric and one UD Lens, along with BR optics help to reduce chromatic aberration
- 12-pin communication system
- L-Series dust and weather resistant build with fluorine coating
- Air Sphere Coating (ASC) helps minimize lens flare and ghosting
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM: Shooting Mode – Manual Exposure, Shutter Speed (TV) – 1/1600, Aperture (AV):2.8, ISO Speed: 400 Lens, White Balance – Shade, Picture Style – Portrait: Courtesy of Canon
Pricing and Availability
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM: Image Courtesy of Canon
The Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM lens is scheduled to be available June 2019 for an estimated retail price of $2699.00*. For additional information, please visit, usa.canon.com.
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $36 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S. patents granted in 2018† and was named one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2019. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss and follow us on Twitter @CanonUSA.
†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office.
*Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.
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