Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
 vs
Canon
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Slightly lighter 0.7 kg vs 1 kg
Help
 Around 40% lighter
Slightly cheaper $1,649.00 vs $1,899.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $250 cheaper (more than 10% less)
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Slightly wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/1.4
Help
 At its widest, the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM captures much more light, 0.4 f-stops
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G:f/1.4
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM:f/1.2
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G:Nikon AF-S
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G:1:8.3 (0.1x)
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM:1:9.1 (0.1x)
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

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/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Low light lens

$1,698
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,283
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419
Lowest price Cheaper
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$799
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$894
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539
Magnification Much more magnification
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,199
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Min focal length Better wide angle
Weight Lighter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$894
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

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