The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro and the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L 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 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 TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro and Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS 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 TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro weighs 915g, which means it is 35g (3%) lighter than the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM which has a weight of 950g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro and the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM 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 TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro and the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS 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
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.
On the other hand, the 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.