Canon
85mm f/1.8 USM
 vs
Canon
50mm f/1.4 USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM Learn more about
the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Reasons to consider the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
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 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.4 USM captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 85 mm
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 More than 40% better wide angle
Slightly shorter 51 mm vs 71 mm
Help
 Around 30% shorter
Slightly lighter 290 g vs 422 g
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 More than 30% lighter
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM Learn more about
the Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Aperture Wide aperture Help
85mm f/1.8 USM:f/1.8
50mm f/1.4 USM:f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
85mm f/1.8 USM:1:7 (0.1x)
50mm f/1.4 USM:1:6.7 (0.2x)

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$92 - $110
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,899
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Macro lens

$419
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Compare the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Macro lens

$269
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/2.5 Macro vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$449
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the 50mm f/1.4 USM

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