Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM vs Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM and Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM.

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Product
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Name Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Release Year 2004 2019
Release Date 2019-02-14
MSRP 599 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 2499 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L 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 35 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,12
Aperture
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 17 mm
F5,6 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,2
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 13 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Focal Length 17-85 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range 68 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 78 mm 103 mm
Length 92 mm 117 mm
Weight 475 gr 119 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-73B ET-89
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A