Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM vs Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM and Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2271C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Release Year 1996 2017
Release Date 2017-08-29
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1599 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,12
Aperture
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 24 mm
F4,5 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information One molded glass aspherical element + air sphere and fluorine coatings.
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Focal Length 24-85 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range 61 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 73 mm 87 mm
Length 69 mm 105 mm
Weight 380 gr 950 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-73 II ET-83E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A