The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM and the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM is the longer of the two lenses at 132mm. The Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM with a length of 105mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM also has a larger diameter of 108mm compared to the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM's 87mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM and Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM weighs 950g, which means it is 215g (18%) lighter than the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM which has a weight of 1165g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM and the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Focal Range
Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
136mm.
On the other hand, the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM has a focal range of 11-24mm and 2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 17.6 - 38.4mm.