Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM vs Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM

Key Differences

  • Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM has a better min focus distance (39 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.2 vs f/2).
  • Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM has a better weight (1195g (2.63 lb) vs 1430g (3.15 lb)).
  • Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM has a better length (117.3mm vs 139.8mm).
  • Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM has a better price (msrp) ($2,699 vs $3,099).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length28-70mm85mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements1913
Optical Groups139
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/1.2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View75° – 34°28.5° – 28.5°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorRing USMRing USM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance39 cm85 cm
Max Magnification0.18x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesNo
General
Price (MSRP)$3,099$2,699
Filter Size95mm82mm
Diameter103.8mm103.2mm
Length139.8mm117.3mm
Weight1430g (3.15 lb)1195g (2.63 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo