Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM vs Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM and Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM.

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Product
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Name Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2271C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Release Year 2017 2020
Release Date 2017-08-29 2020-07-09
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1599 USD 499 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS 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 F1.4 L IS 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 F1.4 L IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 85 cm 35 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,12 0,5
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Macro Scale 2
Aperture
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 12 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings One molded glass aspherical element + air sphere and fluorine coatings. One UD lens
Focal Length
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS 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 Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 87 mm 78 mm
Length 105 mm 91 mm
Weight 950 gr 500 gr
Other
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-83E ET-77
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A