Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens 

Overview
Complete your mirrorless portrait toolkit with the upcoming Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM—a fast, compact, and optically superb L-series prime built for both stills and video. As the fifth addition to Canon’s acclaimed VCM lineup, it delivers the performance of traditional fast primes with modern hybrid functionality and portability.

Hybrid VCM Technology
This lens continues Canon's VCM legacy; combining fast, near-silent autofocus with an accessible aperture ring for stepless adjustments. It’s lighter and more portable compared to the RF 85mm f/1.2L USM.

Optical Performance
 Canon’s VCM primes have delivered exceptional clarity, minimal chromatic aberration, and smooth out-of-focus rendering. 

Usage
Tailor-made for portraiture—with a fast f/1.4 aperture yielding beautiful bokeh and superb subject isolation—this lens also fits videographers’ needs: its compact build enables fluid handheld operation, and the aperture ring provides intuitive control for exposure shifts during recording.

Why It Matters

• Compact & Consistent: Shares the same streamlined size and weight as the 20, 24, 35, and 50mm VCM primes—perfect for a system-wide, balanced kit. 

• Hybrid Capabilities: Designed for both still photographers and cinematographers—offering silent AF, manual control, and solid ergonomics.

• Focal Length: 85 mm (medium-telephoto prime)

• Maximum Aperture: f/1.4—blazing speed for low light & shallow depth of field

• Mount: RF — optimized for Canon EOS R-series mirrorless bodies (cannot be used on Canon EOS)

• Autofocus: Near-silence, fast autofocus via VCM + intuitive manual override

• Design: Compact, uniform form factor for sleek kit design

• Controls: Dedicated aperture ring (smooth, stepless for video use)

• Build Quality: Durability, dust, and moisture resistance

• Ideal For: Portrait, event, wedding, and hybrid photo/video professionals