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Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM — Prime/Zoom
Canon

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Prime/Zoom

96
/ 100
From $2,699
VS
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM wins by 10
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO — Prime/zoom
Laowa

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Prime/zoom

86
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lands at 96 and Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO at 86. That puts Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics

Pick Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO if…

  • ✓Proven optical formula
  • ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • ✓Strong resale
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the build sub-score

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM leads on build (94 vs 90).

Sharpness

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM leads on sharpness (96 vs 86).

Autofocus

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM leads on af (95 vs 82).

Value for money

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO more score per dollar ($449 vs $2,699).

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM 96
vs
86 Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Score breakdown

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
96
sharpness 96
af 95
build 94
value 84
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO
86
sharpness 86
af 82
build 90
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM versus Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO — full spec comparison
Spec Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Pros
  • +Proven optical formula
  • +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • +Strong resale
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Older AF motor on some
  • −Heavier than modern counterparts

FAQ: Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM vs Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Which is better, Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM or Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO? +

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM worth the price? +

At $2,699, Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO worth the price? +

At $449, Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in build.

Does Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM or Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for build, Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM or Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO? +

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM — leads on build (94 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for sharpness, Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM or Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO? +

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM — leads on sharpness (96 vs 86). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.