Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM announced

Ref.:  https://canon.com.au/camera-lenses/rf-85mm-f1-4l-vcm 

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Sydney, AUSTRALIA – 9 September 2025: Canon Australia today announces the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM, a professional portrait lens that extends the Hybrid RF prime range, delivering greater reach and versatility for creative photography and filmmaking.

Uncompromising optical quality and a flattering 85mm focal length that gently compresses facial features make the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM ideal for portraiture. Its ultra-wide f/1.4 maximum aperture ensures striking separation of the subject and background, while ultra-low dispersion (UD) and aspheric lens elements, combined with Super Spectra and Air Sphere coatings, achieve remarkable sharpness exactly where it matters.

Photographers working in weddings, events, low-light and product photography will also benefit from the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM’s exceptional artistry and precision. Smooth and quiet Voice Coil Motor (VCM)1 AF technology provides precise focusing with minimal focus breathing. Combined with a dedicated smooth action Iris Ring and a customisable Lens Control Ring and Lens Function Button, the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM equips filmmakers with a flexible and reliable tool. It shares a consistent design with Canon’s RF F1.4 hybrid primes, allowing it to be used seamlessly with the rest of the range for an efficient shooting workflow.

At approximately half the size and weight of the RF 85mm F1.2L USM, the RF 85mm F1.4L VCM is built for shooting on the move. Its L-series construction, featuring well-placed weather seals and an oil-repellent fluorine coating, provides reassurance in adverse conditions.

With its high-performance prime lens design, fast f/1.4 aperture and hybrid features, the RF 85mm F1.4L VCM is the professional’s choice for distinctive portrait images and video.