My Cart
Add to Wish List

RF85mm F1.4 L VCM

SKU
7240C002
As low as $1,649.00
Backorder
FREE Standard Shipping
  • L-Series hybrid lens featuring an iris ring for manual iris control
  • Voice Coil Motor (VCM) is utilized for focus
  • Improved durability and weather-resistant construction
  • Minimal focus breathing
  • Air Sphere Coating (ASC) helps reduce lens ghosting and flare
Show more
Protect your Product with CarePAKAdd a CarePAK Plan for Accidental Damage Protection with Service Directly from Canon Learn More
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the

Please accept the Terms & Conditions for CarePAK before adding the item to cart.

Qty:
Store location icon Where to Buy
Have a MyCanon Account? We’ll add registration details for this product. Learn More
Need to order more than 5? Learn More
Need help making a purchase? Contact a Sales Expert at 800-385-2155

Overview

The RF85mm F1.4 L VCM is a unique L-series lens for both still-image and video enthusiasts. It boasts a medium-telephoto focal length, a blazing fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, and top-notch optical design. On a full-frame camera, it offers one of the most common focal lengths for portraits, a timeless choice. The video side really shines with a dedicated manual iris ring and a silent VCM (Voice Coil Motor) for smooth focus. And guess what? Focus breathing is minimal on this versatile lens.

Sample Image Gallery by Explorer of Light Lindsay Adler

Features

Incredible Feature Set from an Incredible Lens

This lens has a lot going for it. You already know about the new VCM and Iris control ring, but there is so much more. You can attach filters to this lens with a front 67mm screw thread that accepts screw-on filters. You also have a control ring and a control button both of which you can assign functions to. This lens is also dust and weather resistant, has one aspheric lenses, and ASC (Air Sphere Coating) to reduce ghosting.

Person Putting Lens Cap on Lens

Time to Focus on Focusing

The RF85mm F1.4 L VCM is part of a series of “hybrid” lenses that focus on video performance as much as still photography.  One of these features is a change to how the focus system works.  There is a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) that powers the focus unit.  This focus motor works at an incredible speed and in near silence.  One important note about the VCM is that it requires power to hold its position, so when the camera is off, or the lens is not attached to a camera, you may hear and feel slight movement.  This is normal, and there is extra cushioning inside the lens to help prevent damage in this situation.

Person Using Lens with Cinema Camera

Excellent Image Quality

Again, thanks to the Canon RF lens mount, the RF85mm F1.4 L VCM lens offers great optical quality. Its optical design includes one UD lens and one aspheric lens as well as Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to reduce ghosting, and Fluorine coating on the front and rear lens surfaces to help mitigate smudges. On top of that, this lens features the same dust- and water-resistance found on L-series lenses with seals around the Control ring, focus ring, zoom ring, operation panel, and lens mount.

Seals on the Lens
Cross Section of the Lens

Let’s Get Moving on the Conversation About Videos!

This lens is part of a family of “hybrid” lenses that focus on video creation as much as still photography. To that end, this lens features a manual iris control ring so you can smoothly change the aperture from f/1.4 to f/16 during video capture. Thanks to advancements in lens design, focus breathing on this lens is extremely minimal, and backlit images are sharp. Combine all of these features, and you’ve got a great video lens in your hands.

Person Putting a Lens on a Cinema Camera
Cinema Camera on a Gimbal

Get Close

With a minimum focus distance of just under 2.5 feet, an f/1.4 aperture, and a uniquely portrait look you can capture some really compelling imagery that is sure to capture attention.

Pink Flower

Technical Specifications

View Full Technical Specs PDF

Lens

Optical Design

Focusing

Exterior Design

Dimensions, Weight

Accessories

Reviews

How is your Canon product performing for you?