Sigma
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
 vs
Canon
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Cheaper $894.00 vs $1,899.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,005 cheaper (2.1x less)
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

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
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:f/1.4
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM:f/1.2
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:Sigma HSM
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Poor magnification Help
85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:1:8.6 (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 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
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
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 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
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 Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
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 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Weight Is lighter
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro 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
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM

Low light lens

$449
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 100mm f/2 USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$799
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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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