Description
A PORTRAIT CLASSIC, REINVENTED
With a flattering perspective, fast f/1.4 aperture and L-series optics, the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM is built for distinctive portrait photography. Smooth VCM5 focusing, an Iris Ring4 and minimal focus breathing make it a filmmaker’s dream too.
A PROFESSIONAL 85MM PRIME LENS FOR HYBRID SHOOTING
Razor-sharp focus, a fast f/1.4 aperture and 11 iris blades for luxuriously soft background blur make the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM one of the best portrait lenses for creative photography and filmmaking.
Portraits
The ideal portrait lens focal length of 85mm ensures a natural look, plus artistic depth-of-field control and incredible sharpness.
Weddings and events
Capture the moments that matter with ease, thanks to a fast maximum aperture and responsive autofocus.
Short film and documentary
Move effortlessly between stills and video, with intuitive manual lens controls and swift, near-silent operation.
Dusk to dawn
Leverage the wide f/1.4 aperture for bright images, stop down for striking starburst effects from the 11 aperture blades.
SUBLIME DEPTH. PURE PRECISION.
The RF 85MM F1.4L VCM’s fast f/1.4 maximum aperture lets you shape your shots with fine depth-of-field control.
Every portrait becomes a masterpiece
A flattering 85mm focal length and uncompromising optical quality make the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM ideal for portraiture. Aspherical and UD elements plus advanced coatings ensure crisp portraits and soft backdrops.
Exceptional artistic freedom, even in low light
Enjoy creative depth-of-field control and brilliant low-light performance for stills and video, thanks to an ultra-wide f/1.4 maximum aperture and cinematic 11-blade iris.
Lightweight design with effortless handling
Work instinctively with a lens that shares the uniform design of the F1.4 hybrid prime range. At around half the size and weight of the RF 85mm F1.2L USM, the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM is built for shooting on the move.
Focus on emotion with rapid precision
Bring spontaneous moments into sharp relief thanks to high-speed VCM5 AF technology. The powerful AF actuator ensures controlled video focus pulls, with minimal focus breathing for a professional look.
Fluid control for hybrid artistry in stills and video
Adapt the lens to suit your shooting style, with a customisable Lens Control Ring and Lens Function Button. An Iris Ring4 offers smooth aperture control for video, as well as stills with selected cameras.
Professional build and reliability
Keep on shooting when the conditions turn against you, thanks to L-series construction with an oil-repellent fluorine coating and well-placed weather seals to protect against dust and moisture3.
FOCUS WITHOUT DISTRACTION
This video shows the lens’s minimal optical focus breathing capability when pulling focus (with ‘digital’ Focus Breathing Correction turned ‘OFF’ in the camera)
