Canon unveils the New Hybrid RF Lens, RF85mm F1.4 L VCM
HONG KONG, 10th September 2025 — Canon announced today the launch of the RF85mm F1.4 L VCM, an ultra-fast F1.4 hybrid medium telephoto RF Lens. RF85mm F1.4 L VCM is the latest addition to the F1.4 L hybrid RF lens series, which features a unified exterior look, dimensions, optical/mechanical technologies and design concepts. The series now covers the whole range from 20mm ultra wide-angle to 85mm medium telephoto with an aperture of f/1.4, meeting the increasing demands of creators who keep switching between photos and video.
RF85mm F1.4 L VCM is perfect for professional photographers and videographers, hybrid shooters, content creators and photo amateurs. The 85mm focal length provides a perspective with minimal distortion and allows the subject to be expressed in three dimensions while keeping the background uncluttered, as well as to capture the natural expressions of people at an optimal distance when shooting portraits, so it is highly acclaimed for portrait photography.
RF85mm F1.4 L VCM – Ultra-Fast F1.4 Hybrid Medium Telephoto RF Lens
Made for: Professional photographers and videographers, Hybrid Shooter, Content Creators, Photo Amateurs
Best for: Portraits and products
Features:
- The medium telephoto lens in the ultra-fast F1.4 single focal length hybrid RF lens series, featuring a unified exterior look and dimension with a length of approx. 99.3mm, a diameter of approx. 76.5mm and a common 67mm filter size.
- It weighs approx. 636g, 33% lighter than the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM.
- The 85 mm focal length provides a perspective with minimal distortion and allows the subject to be expressed in three dimensions while keeping the background uncluttered, as well as to capture the natural expressions of people at an optimal distance when shooting portraits.
- Ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture and 11-blade circular diaphragm brings beautiful bokeh for portrait photography.
- Features an Iris Ring[1] which supports 1/32-stop aperture adjustment during movie shooting[2].
- High image quality with suppressed color blurring from the center of the screen to the periphery is achieved by effectively positioning of 1 UD lens to correct chromatic aberration.
- The use of 1 Glass-Molded (GMo) Aspherical lenses suppresses spherical aberration and comatic aberration, achieving high image quality across the entire screen even at wide open.Application of ASC (Air Sphere Coating) on 2 lens surfaces to reduce lens flare and ghosting even in backlit conditions.
- Use of a rear-focusing system and a four-element focus lens group actuated by a high thrust VCM (Voice Coil Motor)[3] for high-speed, quiet AF and ensures high image quality from close-ups to infinity.
- Focus breathing is suppressed in all focus positions optically, Focus Breathing Correction[4] is also supported to further reduce focus breathing during movie shooting.
- 0.12x maximum magnification at 0.75m minimum focusing distance.
- 1 customizable Lens Function (L-Fn) button is provided.
- Fluorine coating on foremost lens surface to prevent dust, oil and water from sticking to the lens.
- High level of durability and shock resistance with dust-and-water-resistant design[5] to meet professional requirements.
- Lens Hood ET-73C and Lens Case LP1219 are included.
Estimated Suggested Retail Price: HK$12,280
Estimated Sales Start Date: End of September 2025
[1] The iris ring can be used to set the aperture value when shooting still images with EOS R5 Mark II or later EOS camera only. During movie shooting, when using the iris ring operation, focusing on a subject by autofocus may be difficult.
[2] Depends on camera setting, aperture value is displayed in 1/2-stop or 1/3-stop. The aperture value displayed on the camera may differ from the actual aperture value.
[3] This lens emits weak magnetism, if users with implanted cardiac pacemakers or other medical device experience any abnormalities, stop using the product immediately and consult a doctor. When the lens is not attached to the camera or the power switch of the camera is in the off status when the lens is attached, shaking the lens may cause the internal lens group to shift and noise may occur, but this is not a malfunction. Although the internal lens group shifts due to vibration such as when the lens is carried, this will not affect aspects such as performance.
[4] Available on EOS R1 / EOS R5 Mark II / EOS R6 Mark II / EOS R8 / EOS R50 V / EOS R50. As of 10th September 2025.
[5] With Dust-and-water-resistant EOS R series camera; however, it is not recommended for use under rain.