The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD and the Canon 85mm f1.2L II 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 85mm f1.2L II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 84mm. The Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD with a length of 83mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM also has a larger diameter of 92mm compared to the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD's 83mm diameter.
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. Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD weighs 900g, which means it is 125g (12%) lighter than the Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM which has a weight of 1025g.
Filter Threads
The Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM:
Lens Mounts
The Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Hasselblad X2D II, Hasselblad X2D and Hasselblad X1D II for the Fujifilm G Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Mitakon 80mm f1.6 XCD is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 89mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 85mm f1.2L II 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.
