Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM vs Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM and Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM.

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Product
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Name Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Release Year 2006 1996
Release Date
MSRP 2199 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Maximum Aperture F1,2 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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Focal Length 85 mm 24-85 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
61 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 91 mm 73 mm
Length 84 mm 69 mm
Weight 1025 gr 380 gr
Other
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-79 EW-73 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A