The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 85mm f1.4 and the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 85mm f1.4 and Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 85mm f1.4 and the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM 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. Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM weighs 580g, 8% (56g) lighter than the Canon RF 85mm f1.4's weight of 636g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 85mm f1.4 and the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 85mm f1.4 and the Canon RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Focal Range
Canon RF 85mm f1.4 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 RF 50mm F1.4 L VCM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 80mm .
