Canon will announce the RF 85mm f/2 IS STM Macro on Thursday alongside the EOS R5, EOS R6 and other lenses.
Canon RF 85mm f/2 IS STM Macro Specifications:
- 12 elements in 11 groups
- 1 UD element
- Minimum focus distance of 0.35m
- Maximum magnification 0.5x
- 5 stops of IS
- 67mm filter thread
- Size 78mm x 90.5mm
- Weight 500g
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If I was to go into R system this would be one of my first lenses ;)
This is a lens that I foresee owning and using. The close minimum focusing distance (MFD) [and the corresponding maximum magnification (is a very welcome feature of this lens). :)
The STM (hopefully a fast-ish STM AF) is 'fine' for this lens, imho. While I might prefer (nano/USM) - I do understand that for cost (and video) purposes, STM is quite reasonable too. (y)
In a sense, I believe the RF 85mm f/2 STM on my planned R5 to be somewhat similar to how I use my 50mm f/1.8 STM on my 80D now. I really like this combination. :giggle:
Thanks, Canon (and cheers Nokishita for the 'preview' details) ;)
PJ
1:2 means you can fill the frame with a subject something like 72mm across at mfd. So yes, it would be more than adequate for body parts of even the tiniest baby.
Already have the 35, just waiting on the other two to become available for preorder! Never been so excited for new kit.
For pictures of your newborn, keep an eye on the working distance and field of view as well. Being crammed into the far corner on a step ladder due to poor lens choices isn't a good way to spend the time for "Baby's first bath" :)
That being said, 85mm on full frame is great for portraits and the 100mm macro is my possibly my favourite lens.