Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $894.00 vs $1,439.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $545 cheaper (around 40% less)
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 More than 40% better wide angle
Slightly wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/1.4
Help
 At its widest, the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM captures much more light, 0.4 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:6.7 (0.2x) vs 1:8.6 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef:f/1.4
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:f/1.2
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef:Sigma HSM
EF 50mm f/1.2L USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef:1:8.6 (0.1x)
EF 50mm f/1.2L 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 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L 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
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds

Sports lens

$269
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

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