Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM

Key Differences

  • Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better min focus distance (28 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.2 vs f/2.8).
  • Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better weight (840g (1.85 lb) vs 1195g (2.63 lb)).
  • Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better price (msrp) ($2,299 vs $2,699).
  • Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better max magnification (0.21x vs 0.12x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length15-35mm85mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements1613
Optical Groups129
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View110° – 63°28.5° – 28.5°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorNano USMRing USM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance28 cm85 cm
Max Magnification0.21x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,299$2,699
Filter Size82mm82mm
Diameter88.5mm103.2mm
Length126.8mm117.3mm
Weight840g (1.85 lb)1195g (2.63 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo