Canon creatives looking for a portrait-length prime now have an option that comes in at nearly half the price and nearly half the weight of the brand’s 85mm f/1.2 option. The Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM is a hybrid prime lens geared for both photo and video that joins the brand’s 20mm, 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm VCM prime series.
At $1,649 in the US, the Canon 85mm f/1.4 VCM L is nearly half the cost of the brand’s $2,999 RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM lens, which sits among the best Canon portrait lenses. While the new lens has one-third of a stop less light than the pricier prime, it comes in at a more affordable price point, bridging the gap between that high-end f/1.2 and the affordable RF 85mm f/2 Macro.
