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 70-200mm F2.8L IS 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 RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 146mm. The Canon RF 85mm f1.4 with a length of 99mm, is 47mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Canon RF 85mm f1.4's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 85mm f1.4 and Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM 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 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM 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 85mm f1.4 weighs 636g, which means it is 434g (40%) lighter than the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM which has a weight of 1070g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 85mm f1.4 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 85mm f1.4:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 85mm f1.4 and the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM 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 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 - 320mm .
