SLR Lounge compared the depth of field of two highly regarded Canon RF-mount lenses: RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lens vs RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lens. They discussed the characteristics of Canon’s RF glass and compare how these two lenses perform for portraiture.
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens: $2,699 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens: $2,699 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
With its fixed 85mm focal length and wide f/1.2 maximum aperture, the Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM lens is ideal for photographing portraits, weddings, fashion and more, and great for low-light situations and producing beautiful, soft backgrounds.
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Lens Key Features
- RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16
- Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics Element
- One UD Element, One Aspherical Element
- Air Sphere Coating
- Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
- Customizable Control Ring
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Coupled with a large f/2.8 maximum aperture for sharp, bright images and videos, even in low-light settings, Canon’s Nano USM technology for fast and virtually silent AF and up to 5 stops of shake correction, the RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM will quickly become a favorite among portrait, wedding and sports photographers.
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Lens Key Features
- RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32
- One Super UD Element, One UD Element
- Two Aspherical Elements
- Air Sphere and Fluorine Coatings
- Dual Nano USM AF System
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- Customizable Control Ring
- Detachable, Rotatable Tripod Collar
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm