Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM vs Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM and Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM.
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Product |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM |
| Name | Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM | Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| SKU | 2271C002 | |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM |
| Release Year | 1992 | 2017 |
| Release Date | 2017-08-29 | |
| MSRP | 419 USD | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 1599 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 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 85mm F1.8 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 | 85 cm | 85 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,12 | |
Aperture |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F1,4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM |
| Construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 14 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | One molded glass aspherical element + air sphere and fluorine coatings. |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM |
| Focal Length | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
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 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Length | 71 mm | 105 mm |
| Weight | 425 gr | 950 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM |
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ET-65 III | ET-83E |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
