Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM vs Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM and Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM.

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Product
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Name Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Release Year 1992 2019
Release Date 2019-02-14
MSRP 419 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2499 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Mount Canon EF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 85 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,12
Aperture
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,2
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L 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 No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 75 mm 103 mm
Length 71 mm 117 mm
Weight 425 gr 119 gr
Other
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-65 III ET-89
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A