Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs 85mm f/1.8 USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Better wide angle

28 mm

85 mm

3x better wide angle

Slightly shorter

56 mm

71 mm

More than 20% shorter

Slightly more magnification

1:5.5 (0.2x)

1:7 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo

Slightly smaller diameter

61 mm

75 mm

Around 20% smaller lens at the end

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the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Reasons to consider the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Better telephoto

85 mm

28 mm

More than 3x more reach, less perspective distortion

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the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Wide aperture
	f/1.8

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor zoom
	1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Auto focus
	Easier to use

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

competitors

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329

Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Wide angle lens

$489

Narrower aperture

Slightly longer

Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$499

Wider aperture

Less magnification

Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239

Slightly shorter

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Narrower aperture

Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$330

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Narrower aperture

Compare the EF 24mm f/2.8 vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$649

Image stabilization

Narrower aperture

Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519

Much more magnification

Significantly narrower aperture

Narrower aperture

Longer

Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Canon-ef

Low light lens

$269

Wider aperture

Auto focus

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Canon-ef vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894

Wider aperture

Slightly more expensive

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549

Much more magnification

Image stabilization

Narrower aperture

Slightly heavier

Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM

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Canon
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM
vs
Canon
85mm f/1.8 USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Reasons to consider the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM