The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and the 7artisans 35mm F2 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 RF 85mm F1.2L USM is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The 7artisans 35mm F2 with a length of 41mm, is 76mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM also has a larger diameter of 103mm compared to the 7artisans 35mm F2's 50mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and 7artisans 35mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM and the 7artisans 35mm F2 Size and Weight 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. 7artisans 35mm F2 weighs 320g, 73% (875g) lighter than the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM's weight of 1195g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM has a filter size of 82mm whereas the 7artisans 35mm F2 has a 43mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 35mm F2:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the 7artisans 35mm F2 has the Canon EF-M lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Canon M50 II , Canon M200 and Canon M6 MII for the Canon EF-M Mount.
Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Canon RF 85mm F1.2L 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 7artisans 35mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 56mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
