{"product_id":"canon-rf-85mm-f-1-4-l-vcm-lens","title":"Canon RF 85mm F\/1.4 L VCM Lens","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Ideal Portrait Prime for Hybrid Shooters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM Lens is a fast short-telephoto prime built for photographers and videographers alike, designed with a function-first approach that caters to the hybrid nature of modern image-making. A popular focal length for portraiture and events, this lens is also a unique option for landscapes and street photography, where the narrower field of view and bright f\/1.4 aperture help isolate subjects with striking clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eDesigned for Subject Isolation and Compression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis lens is made for shooters who want the classic 85mm portrait rendering, with facial proportions flattered by natural compression and background elements pulled subtly closer. With an f\/1.4 maximum aperture and an 11-blade diaphragm, it's clearly built for photographers who want to isolate their subject and achieve attractive, creamy background blur, particularly well suited to portraiture but equally effective for creative storytelling in low light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eL-Series Optical Performance and Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe optical design comprises 14 elements arranged in 10 groups, with one Ultra-low Dispersion element and one glass-molded aspherical element, employed to control chromatic aberration and distortion for sharp results across the frame. Canon's Air Sphere Coating is applied to suppress flare and ghosting in challenging backlit scenes, while the front element carries a fluorine coating to resist water, oil, and fingerprints. As part of the L-series lineup, the lens is weatherproofed against adverse conditions like rain and snow, with seals in key areas to prevent water and dust ingress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFast, Quiet Voice Coil Motor Autofocus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Voice Coil Motor focusing system offers an ideal balance of speed and quiet performance, especially beneficial for video recording, and functions reliably even in extremely dark conditions. The lens excels with close-up subjects thanks to a 2.5-foot minimum focusing distance and 0.12x maximum magnification, and an AF\/MF switch with full-time manual focus override gives photographers intuitive control when precision matters. A traditional aperture ring further supports hybrid stills-and-video use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eKey Features at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLens: Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMount: Canon RF (full-frame)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFocal length: 85mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaximum aperture: f\/1.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOptical design: 14 elements in 10 groups, including 1 UD and 1 aspherical element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAperture blades: 11-blade diaphragm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCoatings: Air Sphere Coating (ASC), fluorine-coated front element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAutofocus: Voice Coil Motor (VCM), full-time manual override\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMinimum focus distance: 0.75m (2.5ft), max magnification 0.12x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBuild: weather-sealed L-series construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: approx. 636g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFilter diameter: 67mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eA Strong Choice for Portrait and Event Photography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM is a smart choice for photographers and videographers who want a fast, sharp portrait prime with pro-grade build quality in a genuinely practical package. It offers a lighter, more accessible alternative to Canon's RF 85mm F1.2 L USM, making it well suited for weddings, events, and everyday portrait work where freedom of movement matters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Pricer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54946961752393,"sku":"84429","price":1258.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/6849\/0313\/files\/dfx_11c6f617-803a-4d20-bc0c-2aa9bdb7a5ad.webp?v=1785179230","url":"https:\/\/www.bestpricer.co.uk\/products\/canon-rf-85mm-f-1-4-l-vcm-lens","provider":"Best Pricer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}