Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM vs Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM and Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM .

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Product
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Name Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Release Year 2020 1992
Release Date 2020-07-09
MSRP N/A 419 USD
Last known price 499 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 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 85 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 85mm F1.8 USM
Maximum Aperture F2 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Construction 12 elements  /  11 groups 9 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings One UD lens No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 75 mm
Length 91 mm 71 mm
Weight 500 gr 425 gr
Other
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-77 ET-65 III
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A