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Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM vs Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
5
4.4 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
75 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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6
6 editorial reviews
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User rating
34
4.3 out of 5
34 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
0 %
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0 %
43
4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

General

Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USMCanon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Lens type
  • Telephoto
  • Wide angle
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF

Image properties

Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USMCanon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
Focal length11 - 24< 85
Maximum magnification0.16 x0.13 x
Image stabilisationnono

Aperture

Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USMCanon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Aperture max41.8
Aperture min2222
Aperture ringnono
Number of diaphragm blades98

Focus

Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USMCanon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Focus methodInternal
  • Internal
  • Rear
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonicUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyesyes
Closest focusing distance0.280.85
Distance scaleyesyes
Depth of field (DoF) scalenoyes

Optics

Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USMCanon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
ConstructionZoomFixed
Elements169
Groups117

Design

Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USMCanon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Colour of productBlackBlack
Optional accessoriesLens Pouch LP1424
  • Hard Case LH-B12
  • Soft Case ES-C13/LP1014
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliedyesyes
Sealingyesno

Dimensions

Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USMCanon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Weight41.62 oz14.99 oz
Diameter4.25 in1.1 in
Length5.2 in2.81 in

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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