The Canon RF series of lenses, built for the Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless system, have been steadily releasing for months now, and has already been characterized by tact sharpness, immense detail, and the highest quality images.
Now, Canon is releasing two new professional RF lenses that are sure to impress and extend the RF series to equip the EOS R camera system capabilities for years to come. Meet the new RF 85mm F/1.2 L USM DS, an impressive prime lens built for ultimate speed, performance, and sharpness, and the RF 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS USM, an impressive telephoto zoom lens that completes the RF Series “holy trinity” of lenses, and is sure to become a go-to lens for professionals everywhere.
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM DS Lens ()
Let’s start with the RF 85mm F/1.2 L USM DS, a prime lens that is built to take stunning portraits and product shots with immense detail and tact sharpness in the focus areas, all while producing rich, creamy bokeh, with soft edges in the out-of-focus areas. With a popular prime focal length at 85mm, wide and bright flat aperture of f/1.2, and fast, highly-precise autofocus, the RF 85mm F/1.2 L USM DS follows a similar path as the impressive RF 85mm F/1.2 L USM lens, but diverts slightly, offering new Defocus Smoothing (DS) technology for even smoother, richer bokeh in wider aperture settings.
In addition to these incredible performance features, the RF 85mm F/1.2 L USM DS was also built with the similar high quality and durability as evidenced by the other RF Series lenses before it. The RF 85mm F/1.2 L USM DS is water- and dust-resistant, with a fluorine coating on the lens surface to protect against sand, dust, moisture, or any elements that could cause scratching or damage. Along with this fluorine coating, the lens is built with Blue Spectrum Refractive Optics (BR), which reduces chromatic aberrations.
Finally, the RF 85mm F/1.2 L USM DS is built with the same RF Series Control Ring for direct exposure settings, as well as the 12-pin communication system, that increases the amount of information processed between camera and lens.
The Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM DS Lens is available for preorder for at Adorama.
Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Zoom Lens ()
Next, we shift our focus to the RF 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS USM, an impressive telephoto zoom L-series lens, that completes the RF Series “holy trinity” of lenses, and is built to perform at a high level, without weighing you down.
The RF 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS USM is Canon’s lightest and shortest 70-200mm f/2.8 lens, but that doesn’t mean this lens isn’t heavy on the performance features. With a large, flat aperture of f/2.8, it allows for sharp, bright images and videos, even in low-light scenarios, and Canon’s Dual Nano USM technology for fast and near silent autofocus, with up to 5 stops of shake correction, the RF 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS USM is engineered to travel well, and perform exceptionally in the field, positioning it to be a favorite among portrait, landscape, wildlife, and event photographers alike.
Like the RF 85mm F/1.2 L USM DS, the buck doesn’t stop there with performance features for the RF 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS USM. Built with the same water and dust resistance, lens surface fluorine coating, customizable Control Ring for quick exposure settings, and 12-pin communication, the RF 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS USM lens was built to keep on shooting, even in rough conditions, while ensuring fast and effective communication and control of your lens.
If it hasn’t been clear before, it should be now. With the addition of RF 85mm F/1.2 L USM DS and RF 70-200mm F/2.8 L IS USM lenses, Canon’s RF Series of lenses is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the camera industry, building a professional lens system that is made to pair perfectly with Canon’s promising EOS R full frame mirrorless system.
The Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Zoom Lens is available for preorder for at Adorama.
While these lenses are different in their applications and purposes, they are both engineered to produce breathtaking results while still maintaining a reliable, durable build that can withstand even the harshest environments. For professional and enthusiast Canon shooters, that is a combination that is hard to pass up, and will surely make these two lenses future Canon favorites and professional grade essentials.
