RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS Lens in Black – 3450C002

The Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS Lens (Black), model 3450C002, is a high-performance lens designed for portraiture, low-light photography, and bokeh effects. It’s part of Canon’s premium L-series of lenses, offering exceptional sharpness, color accuracy, and build quality, along with a special Defocus Smoothing (DS) coating for a unique, smooth bokeh rendering.

General Specifications:
Mount Type: Canon RF
Lens Type: Prime lens (portrait lens)
Color: Black (L-Series)
Weight: 1.08 kg (2.38 lbs)
Dimensions (Diameter x Length): 94.4 x 117.3 mm (3.72 x 4.62 inches)
Warranty: 1 Year International
Filter Thread Size: 82mm
Construction: Weather-sealed (L-series build quality)

Optical Specifications:
Maximum Aperture: f/1.2
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Focal Length: 85mm
Lens Elements: 9 elements in 8 groups

Special Coatings:
– DS (Defocus Smoothing) Coating: Provides a unique, soft bokeh rendering for smoother and more pleasing out-of-focus highlights.
– ASC (Air Sphere Coating): Helps minimize flare and ghosting, especially when shooting in backlit conditions.

Autofocus:
Autofocus System: Ultrasonic Motor (USM) with full-time manual focus (FTM) override
Focus Distance: 0.85 meters (2.79 ft)
Maximum Magnification: 0.12x (ideal for portraits and subject isolation)

Focus Mode:
– One-shot AF
– Servo AF
– Full-time manual focus (FTM)

Build Quality and Durability:
L-Series Build: Constructed with high-quality materials, providing both ruggedness and professional-grade durability.
Weather Sealing: Designed to be resistant to dust and moisture, allowing for outdoor use in challenging conditions.
Rotating Focus Ring: Smooth manual focus control with a long throw for precise adjustments.
Lens Hood (ES-79III): Included lens hood to help prevent flare and improve contrast.

Performance:
Bokeh Quality: The Defocus Smoothing (DS) coating helps produce an aesthetically soft, smooth, and creamy bokeh, ideal for portraiture.
Aperture: The wide f/1.2 aperture allows for superb subject isolation, excellent low-light performance, and a shallow depth of field.
Sharpness: Excellent image sharpness across the frame, even at the widest aperture.
Low Light Performance: Exceptional due to the f/1.2 aperture, enabling great performance in challenging lighting conditions.

Applications:
Portrait Photography: The 85mm focal length and f/1.2 aperture make this lens ideal for capturing stunning portrait shots with smooth background blur.
Low-light Photography: The wide f/1.2 aperture is perfect for shooting in low light without using a flash.
Event Photography: Great for weddings, studio shoots, and other events where high-quality portraiture is required.
Creative Photography: The Defocus Smoothing coating offers a distinctive look with beautifully blurred backgrounds.

Additional Features:
Large Aperture (f/1.2): Excellent for shallow depth of field, subject isolation, and bokeh control.
Defocus Smoothing (DS) Coating: This unique coating reduces harsh edges in out-of-focus areas, enhancing the overall appearance of bokeh in your images.
Weather Sealing: Allows for outdoor shooting in various weather conditions (e.g., rain or dust).
Fast and Quiet Autofocus: Ultrasonic Motor (USM) provides fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus, making it ideal for both stills and video.
Manual Focus Override (FTM): Enables you to make fine manual adjustments without switching modes.

Compatibility:
Camera Compatibility: Full-frame Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras (Canon EOS R, EOS RP, EOS R5, EOS R6, etc.)
Lens Mount: RF-mount compatible (not directly compatible with EF-mount cameras)

Included Accessories:
Lens Hood (ES-79III): Helps reduce lens flare and provides protection.
Front and Rear Lens Caps: For added protection of the lens elements.
Soft Lens Case (LP1319): For safe storage and transportation.