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 85mm f1.2L II 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 85mm F1.4L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 105mm. The Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM with a length of 84mm, is 21mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM has a larger diameter of 92mm 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 85mm f1.2L II 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 75g (7%) lighter than the Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM which has a weight of 1025g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM and the Canon 85mm f1.2L II 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM's widest aperture value is
F1.2.