Canon Patent Points to a Dual-Motor RF 85mm f/1.2L Successor

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM — a new patent revives talk of a dual-motor “V2”

Canon may be sketching the replacement for one of its oldest RF L primes. A patent discussed by Canon Rumors shows fast full-frame lenses with two decoupled focus groups — the same idea behind today’s VCM primes — and several examples sit near 85mm / f/1.2 territory.

That is a hint, not a launch date. Canon Rumors is careful to say the drawings are probably not the final RF 85mm f/1.2L formula.

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Canon Cinema EOS C50, RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM Lens Officially Announced !

On September 9, 2025, Canon made significant announcements in the realm of professional imaging, unveiling the Cinema EOS C50 camera and the RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM lens. These introductions mark a substantial advancement in Canon’s commitment to providing high-quality tools for both filmmakers and photographers.

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RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM and RF 11-55mm PZ Lenses Coming Along with EOS C50

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Canon is set to announce significant new equipment on September 9, 2025, including the Cinema EOS C50 that will replace the EOS R5 C, alongside two new lenses designed to complement the cinema camera.

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