Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM vs Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM and Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM.

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Product
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Name Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Release Year 2020 2009
Release Date 2020-07-09
MSRP N/A 799 USD
Last known price 499 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 35 cm 35 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,5
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Macro Scale 2
Aperture
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 15 mm
F5,6 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Construction 12 elements  /  11 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings One UD lens No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 85 mm 15-85 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
70 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 81 mm
Length 91 mm 88 mm
Weight 500 gr 575 gr
Other
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-77 EW-78E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A