Fstoppers iconFstoppersOct 20, 2026

Is the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L Really the King of Portrait Lenses?

Ask a room full of people to name the best portrait lens, and most will point to something like the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM, with its reputation for sharpness, flattering perspective on faces, and heavy background blur. If you're about to spend serious money on portrait glass, ask whether that reputation fits the room

Is the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L Really the King of Portrait Lenses?

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