Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Lens Will Be Released on October 31

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The Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM lens was officially announced along with Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 on July 9, 2020. Now According to Amazon, the Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM lens will start shipping on October 31, 2020, while B&H and Adorama are showing a ship date of November 2, 2020. Hope all of us can get this lens at the end of this month.

Combining a short-telephoto field of view with a sleek design and close-focusing performance, the Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM is a well-rounded lens for a range of subjects, from portraits to macro subjects. An affordable portrait and macro lens for Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 users.

Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM Lens: $599 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Focal length: 85mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/2
  • Canon RF-mount lens
  • Full-frame camera format
  • Up to 5-stops of shake correction with OIS
  • Maximum magnification of 0.5x
  • Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 feet
  • Control ring for direct setting changes
  • 12-pin communication system
  • 9-blade circular aperture

Read more: Best Lenses for Canon EOS R5 and Best Lenses for Canon EOS R6.