Sigma
120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Canon
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Significantly better telephoto 300 mm vs 85 mm
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 More than 3.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 2.5x vs 1x
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 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM captures much more light, 2.4 f-stops
Significantly lighter 1 kg vs 2.6 kg
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 2.5x lighter
Cheaper $1,999.00 vs $2,999.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,000 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Better wide angle 85 mm vs 120 mm
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 Around 30% 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
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM:Canon USM
Magnification Poor magnification Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f:1:8.6 (0.1x)
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM:1:9.1 (0.1x)

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f:2.5x
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM:1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant shared competitors found.

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Wildlife lens

$1,134
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Weight Lighter
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Nikon-f vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM Canon-ef vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Weight Significantly lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

Sports lens

$4,599
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED vs the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f

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

$549
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
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
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Weight Lighter
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$499
Magnification Much more magnification
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

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