Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS User manual

Instructions
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Thank you for purchasing a Canon product.
Canon RF85mm F1.2 L USM DS is a large
aperture medium telephoto lens with DS
coating for use with EOS R series cameras.
z“USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor.
z“DS” stands for Defocus Smoothing.
Camera Firmware
Please use the latest version of firmware with the
camera in use.
Proper exposure may not be achieved during AE
shooting with older versions of the camera firmware.
For details on whether the firmware is the latest
version or not, and for details on updating the
firmware, please check the Canon website.
Conventions used in these instructions
Warning to prevent lens or camera malfunction
or damage.
Supplementary notes on using the lens and
taking pictures.

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Precautions to ensure that the camera is used
safely. Read these precautions thoroughly. Make
sure all details are observed in order to prevent
risks and injury to the user and other people.
Warning Details pertaining to risks that may
result in death or serious injury.
zDo not look directly at the sun or other strong
light sources through a lens. This may result in
loss of sight.
zDo not leave a lens in the sun without the lens
cap attached. The lens may concentrate entering
sunlight and cause a malfunction or fire.
Caution Details pertaining to risks that may
result in injury or damage to other
objects.
zDo not leave the product in places exposed to
extremely high or low temperatures. The product
may cause burns or injury when touched.
Safety Precautions

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General PrecautionsGeneral Precautions
Handling Precautions
zDo not leave the product in excessive heat such as
in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can
cause the product to malfunction.
zIf the lens is taken from a cold environment into a
warm one, condensation may develop on the lens
surface and internal parts. To prevent condensation
in this case, first put the lens into an airtight
plastic bag before taking it from a cold to warm
environment. Then take out the lens after it has
warmed gradually. Do the same when taking the
lens from a warm environment into a cold one.
zPlease also read any lens related handling
precautions listed in your camera’s instruction
manual.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment
unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such
changes or modifications should be made, you could be
required to stop operation of the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)

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Nomenclature
Filter mounting
thread (→ 10)
Control ring (→ 8)
Focusing distance range selector switch (→ 8)
Lens mount (→ 6)Lens mount index (→ 6)
Hood mount (→ 9)
Focus mode switch (→ 7)
Focusing ring (→ 7)
Rubber ring (→ 6)
Contacts (→ 6)
z For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).

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Lens mount index
Lens release button Dust cap
Attaching the Lens
Align the lens mount indexes of the lens and
camera, and turn the lens clockwise until you
hear a click.
Detaching the Lens
Turn the lens counterclockwise while pressing
the camera’s lens release button. Detach the
lens once it has stopped turning.
Please refer to the camera's instructions for
details.
zSet the camera’s power switch to OFF when
attaching or detaching the lens.
zAttach the lens cap before detaching the lens
from the camera.
zAfter detaching the lens, place the lens with the
rear end up and attach the dust cap to prevent
the lens surface and contacts from getting
scratched. Make sure the lens and dust cap
mount indexes are aligned when attaching the
dust cap.
zContacts that are scratched, soiled, or have
fingerprints on them may result in faulty
connections or corrosion, which may lead to
malfunctions. If the contacts get soiled, clean
them with a soft cloth.
zThe lens mount has a rubber ring to improve
dust-resistance and water-resistance
performance. This rubber ring may cause
friction marks to appear around the camera’s
lens mount, although this will have no effect on
usage.
zRubber rings can be replaced at Canon Service
Center. (chargeable)
1. Attaching and Detaching the Lens

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Focus mode switch
Focusing ring
To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus
mode switch to AF.
To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus
mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the
focusing ring.
2. Setting the Focus Mode
zQuickly turning the focusing ring may result in
delayed focus.
zThe lens’ focusing ring is electronic.
zWhen AF operation is set to [ONE SHOT],
manual focus is possible after autofocusing
has been completed by continuing to press the
shutter button halfway. (Full-time manual focus)
However, the camera settings need to be
changed.

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The control ring can be assigned the functions
that are commonly used with cameras, such as
shutter speed and aperture settings.
Control ring
The click action of the control ring allows you to
have a sense of how much it is being turned.
Please refer to the camera's instructions for
details on how to use the control ring.
zThere are cases in which the sound of control
ring operations may be recorded when shooting
movies.
zThe clicking sensation of the control ring can
be removed by the Canon Service Center.
(chargeable)
4. Control Ring
3. Setting the Focusing
Distance Range
Focusing distance range selector switch
You can set the focusing distance range with a
switch. By setting a suitable focusing distance
range, the actual autofocusing time will be
shorter.
Focusing distance range
1. FULL (0.85 m/2.79 ft. -∞)
2. 1.5 m/4.92 ft. -∞

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The custom lens hood cuts out unwanted light and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and
dust.
5. Hood
Attachment position mark
Stop position markAttachment position mark
Red dot
Red dot
Red dot
●Attaching the Hood
Align the red attachment position mark on the
hood with the red dot on the front of the lens,
and then turn the hood in the direction of the
arrow until you hear a click.
Button
●Detaching the Hood
Keep your finger pressed down on the button
located on the side of the hood, and then turn
the hood in the direction of the arrow until the
attachment position mark on the hood is aligned
with the red dot on the front of the lens to detach it.
The hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens
for storage.
zIf the hood is not attached properly, vignetting (darkening of the perimeter of the picture) may occur.
zGrasp and turn the base of the hood when attaching and detaching it. There are cases in which it may
become deformed if the hood is turned with it grasped near to the rim.

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z In addition to being equipped with the same optical system found in the RF85mm F1.2 L USM, the
RF85mm F1.2 L USM DS is a shooting lens that features DS coating.
DS coating gradually reduces light transmission (obstructs light) from the center of the lens
outward.
The DS (Defocus Smoothing) effect which results in a soft, unique bokeh is created by controlling
the amount of light that passes through the lens, smoothing the edges of out-of-focus areas.
Without DS coating With DS coating
Comparison of lens with and without DS coating and resulting out-of-focus areas
zThe DS effect (visual impact of softer-edged, out-of-focus highlights) is strong when the DS lens is shot
wide-open and diminishes as the DS lens’ aperture is stopped down.
6. DS Coating and DS Effect

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zSince this lens utilizes DS coating which reduces light transmission (obstructs light), the brightness
level when the lens is shot wide-open is lower than what is expected when at f/1.2.
However, the aperture value displayed by the camera will be displayed as usual using the
applicable f-number.
zAE shooting can be performed as usual. However, when deciding the exposure using a hand-held
exposure meter, use the following table as a guide and apply the exposure factor using ISO speed
or shutter speed before shooting.
It is therefore recommended that you change the exposure level as much as possible during
shooting, or that you take pictures while checking the captured images.
Exposure Factor Guide (to be followed when using a hand-held exposure meter)
1stop display
3
f-number displayed on camera f/1.2 f/1.4 f/1.6 f/1.8 f/2 f/2.2 f/2.5 f/2.8 f/3.2
Exposure factor (stops) +1 1
3+1 +2 3+2 3+1 3+1 3+1 3+1 30
1stop display
2
f-number displayed on camera f/1.2 f/1.4 f/1.8 f/2 f/2.5 f/2.8
Exposure factor (stops) +1 1
2+1 +1 2+1 2+1 20
DS Coating and DS Effect

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DS Coating and DS Effect
zOther Shooting Precautions
• Compared to the RF85mm F1.2 L USM, the effect for improving loss of light around the edge of
the lens is diminished even when the lens is set to its lowest aperture.
(not applicable when Peripheral Illumination Correction is used)
• Since the amount of bokeh is less than that offered by the RF85mm F1.2 L USM lens, depth-of-
field will appear deeper in shots taken with the DS lens.
• If you look inside the lens from the front, the surface with DS coating will appear iridescent or
you may see a round pattern in the center. However, these factors do not have any negative
impact on shooting.

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7. Filters (Sold separately)
You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread
on the front of the lens.
zOnly one filter may be attached.
zIf you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon
Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B.
zDetach the hood when adjusting the polarizing
filter.

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Specifications
Focal Length/Aperture 85mm f/1.2
Lens Construction 9 groups, 13 elements
Minimum Aperture f/16
Angle of View Horizontal: 24°, Vertical: 16°, Diagonal: 28° 30′
Min. Focusing Distance 0.85 m/2.79 ft.
Max. Magnification 0.12x
Field of View Approx. 285 x 190 mm/11.22 x 7.48 in. (at 0.85 m/2.79 ft.)
Filter Diameter 82 mm
Max. Diameter and Length Approx. 103.2 x 117.3 mm/4.06 x 4.62 in.
Weight Approx. 1195 g/42.15 oz.
Hood ET-89
Lens Cap E-82 II
Case LP1424
zThe lens length is measured from the lens mount surface to the front end of the lens.
Add 24.0 mm/0.94 in. when including the lens cap and dust cap.
zThe maximum diameter, length and weight listed are for the lens itself only.
zClose-up Lens cannot be attached because there is no size that fits the lens.
zAll data listed is measured according to Canon standards.
zProduct specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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