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

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

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Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Name Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Release Year 2019 2020
Release Date 2019-02-14 2020-07-09
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 2799 USD 499 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
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 RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Mount Canon RF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor 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 RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Maximum Aperture F1,2 F2
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 12 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings BR Optical elements in one location, one UD, one ground aspherical lens One UD lens
Focal Length
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
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 RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 103 mm 78 mm
Length 117 mm 91 mm
Weight 1195 gr 500 gr
Other
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-89 ET-77
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other DS - Defocus Smoothing (to give a better bokeh)