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Portrait photography, weddings, fashion and beauty, details

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STM Auto Focus, 5-stop image stabilisation, 0.5x Macro

Ideal for portrait photography, weddings, fashion, beauty and detailed close-ups, the Canon RF 85mm F2 IS STM is a compact and lightweight prime lens designed for photographers who want flattering perspective, creative control and close-focus versatility in one easy-to-carry package.

With its classic short-telephoto 85mm focal length and wide f/2 aperture, this lens delivers elegant portraits with natural compression and beautifully soft backgrounds. Its close-focusing ability and built-in image stabilisation make it just as capable for detailed macro-style work as it is for portraits.

Flattering Portraits with Beautiful Background Blur

The 85mm focal length produces a natural, flattering perspective that’s ideal for portraits, weddings and fashion photography. A wide f/2 aperture combined with a 9-blade diaphragm allows you to achieve shallow depth of field and smooth background separation for refined, professional-looking images.

Macro Detail with Added Creative Freedom

This lens offers 0.5x macro capability with close focusing down to 35 cm, allowing you to capture fine details in beauty, fashion and portrait work. From textures to intricate features, it provides a fresh perspective without needing a dedicated macro lens.

Shoot with Confidence in Low Light

Built-in 5-stop image stabilisation helps reduce camera shake, giving you greater flexibility when shooting handheld in lower light. This added stability allows you to keep working without a tripod when lighting conditions become more challenging.

Smooth, Quiet Autofocus for Stills and Video

An STM autofocus motor delivers fast, accurate and near-silent focusing, making it well suited to both photography and video. The quiet operation helps you stay unobtrusive during portraits, weddings and events.

Compact, Lightweight and Easy to Carry

Weighing just 500 g and measuring 78 mm x 90.5 mm, the RF 85mm F2 IS STM is compact and unobtrusive. Its portable design makes it easy to pack into a small camera bag or carry all day, giving you more creative opportunities wherever you shoot.