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Auckland, NEW ZEALAND – 9 September 2025: Canon New Zealand 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.
Key features of the RF 85MM F1.4L VCM:
• Classic 85mm portrait focal length for full-frame EOS R System and Cinema EOS cameras (RF mount)
• Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture offers creative depth-of-field control and low-light performance
• High image quality, with an advanced optical design featuring UD and aspheric lens elements
• Voice Coil Motor1 for quiet, ultra-responsive autofocus and focus breathing suppression
• 11-blade circular aperture for cinematic bokeh and highlights
• Smooth action Iris Ring2, Control Ring and Lens Control button for intuitive manual control
• Durable L-series build quality with dust and weather sealing3
• Compact and lightweight at approximately 636g, measuring 76.5mm (W) x 99.3mm (L)
For more information about the new RF 85MM F1.4L VCM, please visit: https://canon.co.nz/camera-lenses/rf-85mm-f1-4l-vcm
Pricing and availability:
Pricing will be set at dealers’ discretion. RRP pricing includes GST.
The RF 85MM F1.4L VCM is scheduled to be available in New Zealand from the end of September 2025 and is supported by Canon New Zealand’s 5-year warranty when purchased from an authorised Canon New Zealand reseller. The RF 85MM F1.4L VCM has an RRP of $2,999.
1 Important: The Voice Coil Motor in the lens emits a low-level magnetic field. While generally safe to use, we advise consulting your doctor if you have a pacemaker or any other medical device to address any concerns. When the lens is not connected to the camera or when the camera is off, there may be internal noise from the components of the lens. This is normal and not a malfunction. Minor movements during transportation do not affect performance.
2 Various limitations may apply depending on the camera model used, we recommend installing the latest firmware update on your camera for best performance. The aperture value on EOS R, RP, Ra, R3, R5, R6, R6 Mark II, R7, R8, R10, R50, R100 and EOS R5C cannot be set using the Iris Ring when shooting still photos.
3 Lenses with dust and weather sealing are fitted with a rubber ring on the lens mount which may cause a slight abrasion on the camera mount. This will not affect the performance of the lens and camera.
