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 TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro 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 TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM with a length of 105mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro's 67mm 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 TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro 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 TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro weighs 915g, 3% (35g) lighter than the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM's weight of 950g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM and the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM and the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro 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 TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 144mm.