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Flagship High-Speed Portrait Prime Professional Hybrid Series
The Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM is a state-of-the-art, professional L-series short-telephoto prime engineered ground-up to meet the demanding needs of modern hybrid photo and video creators. Combining a highly coveted 85mm portrait focal length with an ultra-bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, this lens delivers legendary optical compression, elite low-light gathering power, and a razor-thin depth of field.
As part of Canon’s innovative Hybrid prime lineup, it introduces an advanced Voice Coil Motor (VCM) autofocus system for blistering, silent focus tracking alongside a physical de-clickable aperture ring and heavily suppressed focus breathing. Wrapped in a rugged, weather-sealed L-series chassis, this 85mm prime is a cinematic and photographic powerhouse. Please note: This lens is in good, fully operational condition. It is sold bare and does NOT include the lens hood.
Optical Performance & Portrait Mastery
The Definitive Portrait Focal Length: The 85mm reach provides the ideal mixture of slight telephoto compression and a narrow, selective field of view, producing exceptionally flattering renderings of full- and half-length subjects with dramatic subject-to-background isolation.
Ultra-Fast f/1.4 Maximum Aperture: Offers absolute control over selective focus techniques and shallow depth of field. The wide f/1.4 aperture greatly benefits handheld shooting in challenging, low-light indoor environments and available-light event venues.
Elite L-Series Optic Formula: Incorporates one Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) element and one aspherical element to systematically eradicate chromatic and spherical aberrations. Treated with advanced Air Sphere (ASC) and Subwavelength Structure (SWC) coatings to maximize contrast and eliminate ghosting or flare under harsh lighting.
11-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Outfitted with an expansive 11-blade rounded aperture geometry that renders an incredibly smooth, silky, and circular background blur (bokeh) in out-of-focus areas.
Advanced Hybrid Video Optimization
Physical De-Clickable Aperture Ring: Features a dedicated manual iris ring with a physical de-click switch on the barrel, enabling videographers to make smooth, completely silent, and stepless iris pulls mid-take.
Minimized Focus Breathing: Optically engineered to heavily suppress focus breathing, ensuring your composition and field of view remain perfectly consistent and stable when racking focus between distant and near subjects.
Matched Unified Architecture: Shares identical external dimensions, weight balance, and a 67mm front filter thread diameter with other lenses in Canon’s Hybrid prime series. This allows video crews to swap lenses on gimbals, follow-focus gears, and matte boxes instantly without re-balancing or adjusting rigs.
Dual VCM & Nano USM Autofocus Drive
Voice Coil Motor (VCM) Technology: Driven by an advanced Voice Coil Motor operating in tandem with a Nano USM drive. This high-torque linear system provides an ideal balance of instant snapshot speed and whisper-quiet tracking performance that will not bleed mechanical noise into your audio track.
Close-Up Precision: Offers an impressive close-up capability with a 2.5-foot (0.76 m) minimum focusing distance and a 0.12x maximum magnification ratio.
Physical Controls: Features a dedicated AF/MF toggle switch supporting full-time manual focus override alongside an intuitive, linear manual focus ring feel.
Item Condition & Diagnostic Notes
Operational Status: Good overall condition. The internal optics are clear, the VCM linear autofocus engine operates flawlessly, and the physical rings communicate accurately with the camera body.
Cosmetic & Packaging Notes: The outer lens barrel shows standard light signs of field use, such as minor surface scuffs. This unit does NOT include a lens hood. It comes equipped with compatible front and rear lens caps.
Technical Specifications
Lens Classification: Professional L-Series High-Speed Hybrid Prime
Lens Mount Type: Canon RF Mount (Full-Frame Format)
Focal Length: 85mm
Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Optical Construction: Premium L-Series Element Design (UD & Aspherical)
Autofocus Drive System: Voice Coil Motor (VCM) & Nano USM Hybrid Drive
Aperture Blades: 11 (Rounded)
On-Lens Interfaces: Manual Aperture Ring (with De-Click Switch), Customizable Control Ring, Function Button (L-Fn)
Weather Sealing: Full L-Series Dust & Moisture Resistance
Filter Thread Size: 67 mm
Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 3.0 x 3.9 inches / 76.5 x 99.3 mm
Weight: Approx. 1.4 lbs / 635 g
