Nikon Nikkor
DC 135mm f/2D
 vs
Canon
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D
Better telephoto 135 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 60% more reach, less perspective distortion
Cheaper $1,149.00 vs $1,899.00
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 The best price we've seen is $750 cheaper (around 40% less)
Slightly lighter 0.8 kg vs 1 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
Slightly more magnification 1:7.1 (0.1x) vs 1:9.1 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/2
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 At its widest, the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM captures much more light, 1.5 f-stops
Better wide angle 85 mm vs 135 mm
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 Around 40% better wide angle
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 Wide aperture Help
DC 135mm f/2D:f/2
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM:f/1.2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
DC 135mm f/2D:1:7.1 (0.1x)
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM:1:9.1 (0.1x)

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 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$955
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,649
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * 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
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D 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
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$879
Magnification Much more magnification
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Sports lens

$749
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Min focal length Better wide angle
Weight Lighter
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
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 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM 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
Weight Lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * 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

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