Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM vs Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF
Key differences
- —The MF 85mm F1.4 RF is 465g lighter (730g vs 1195g).
- —The RF 85mm F1.2 L USM is faster: f/1.2 vs f/1.4 (≈0.4 stops more light).
- —At launch the MF 85mm F1.4 RF cost $2,300 less ($399 vs $2,699).
- —The MF 85mm F1.4 RF is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the RF 85mm F1.2 L USM reaches 0.12× vs 0.09×.
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Canon RF
- Focal length
- 85mm
- 85mm
- Max aperture
- F1.2◆
- F1.4
- Weight
- 1,195g
- 730g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 103.2 × 117.3mm
- 78.0 × 98.7mm
- Volume
- 981 cm³
- 472 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.22 g/cm³
- 1.55 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀72mm
- Min focus
- 0.85m◆
- 1.10m
- Max magnification
- 0.12×◆
- 0.09×
- Elements / groups
- 13 / 9
- 9 / 7
- Aperture blades
- 9◆
- 8
- Focus drive
- Ring USM
- Manual Helicoid
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes
- Released
- 2019
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,699
- $399◆
- Sharpness
- 9.3◆
- 7.8
- Bokeh Rendering
- 9.1◆
- 8.6
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.0
- MF
- Flare Resistance
- 8.6◆
- 7.2
- Build / Sealing
- 9.4◆
- 7.8
- Value / Size
- 6.8
- 8.8◆
Performance overlay
- RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
- MF 85mm F1.4 RF
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.