Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM vs Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM and Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM.

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Product
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Name Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Release Year 1989 2020
Release Date 2020-07-09
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 499 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Mount Canon EF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 35 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,5
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Macro Scale 2
Aperture
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Maximum Aperture F1,2 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 12 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information One UD lens
Focal Length
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Focal Length 85 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 91 mm 78 mm
Length 84 mm 91 mm
Weight 1025 gr 500 gr
Other
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-79II ET-77
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A