A portrait classic, reinvented: new professional Canon 85mm lens designed for hybrid shooting

Canon announces the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM, a professional portrait lens that extends the Hybrid RF prime range, delivering greater reach and versatility for creative photography and filmmaking.

Uncompromising optical quality and a flattering 85mm focal length that gently compresses facial features make the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM ideal for portraiture. Its ultra-wide f/1.4 maximum aperture ensures striking separation of the subject and background, while UD and aspheric lens elements, combined with Super Spectra and ASC coatings, achieve remarkable sharpness exactly where it matters.

Photographers working in weddings, events, low-light and product photography will also benefit from the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM’s exceptional artistry and precision.

Smooth and silent Voice Coil Motor (VCM)¹ AF technology provides precise focusing with minimal focus breathing. Combined with a dedicated smooth action Iris Ring² and a customisable Lens Control Ring and Lens Function Button, the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM equips filmmakers with a flexible and reliable tool. It shares a consistent design with Canon’s RF F1.4 hybrid primes, allowing it to be used seamlessly with the rest of the range for an efficient shooting workflow.

At approximately 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. Its L-series construction, featuring well-placed weather seals³ and an oil-repellent fluorine coating, provides reassurance in adverse conditions.

With its high-performance prime lens design, fast f/1.4 aperture and hybrid features, the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM is the professional’s choice for distinctive portrait images and video.

Key features of the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM:

• Classic 85mm portrait focal length for full-frame EOS R System and Cinema EOS cameras (RF mount)
• Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture offers creative depth-of-field control and low-light performance
• High image quality, with an advanced optical design featuring UD and aspheric lens elements
• Voice Coil Motor¹ for quiet, ultra-responsive autofocus and focus breathing suppression
• 11-blade circular aperture for cinematic bokeh and highlights
• Smooth action Iris Ring², Control Ring and Lens Control button for intuitive manual control
• Durable L-series build quality with dust/moisture resistance³
• Compact and lightweight at approximately 636g, measuring 76.5mm (W) x 99.3mm (L)

For more information about the Canon RF 85MM F1.4L VCM please visit: https://www.canon-europe.com/l...

The new Canon RF 85 mm F1.4L VCM lens goes on sale on October 2025 and the retail price in Baltic countries is €1899 (including VAT).

Additional information: Product Intelligence Professional Olli Turtiainen, olli.turtiainen@canon.fi, tel. +358 40 7716226

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//Footnotes

1. Important: The Voice Coil Motor in the lens emits a low-level magnetic field. While generally safe to use, we advise consulting your doctor if you have a pacemaker or any other medical device to address any concerns. When the lens is not connected to the camera or when the camera is off may cause internal noise from the lens’s components. This is normal and not a malfunction. Minor movements during transportation do not affect performance.
2. Various limitations apply to some cameras; we recommend installing the latest Firmware update on your camera for best performance. Even with latest Firmware update on EOS R, RP, Ra, R3, R5, R6, R6 Mark II, R7, R8, R10, R50, R100 and EOS R5C when shooting still photos, the aperture value cannot be set using the iris ring.
3. Lenses with dust/moisture resistance are fitted with a rubber ring on the lens mount which may cause slight abrasion of the camera mount. This in no way effects either the lens or camera performance.