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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM vs Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Available colors
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4.2 out of 5
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Full Comparison

General

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USMCanon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Lens typeNormal
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mount
  • Canon EF
  • Canon EF-S
Canon EF

Image properties

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USMCanon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
Focal length< 50< 85
Maximum magnification0.15 x0.13 x
Image stabilisationnono

Aperture

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USMCanon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Aperture max1.41.8
Aperture min2222
Aperture ringnono
Number of diaphragm blades88

Focus

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USMCanon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Focus methodUnit
  • Internal
  • Rear
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonicUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyesyes
Closest focusing distance0.450.85

Optics

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USMCanon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
ConstructionFixedFixed
Elements89
Groups67

Design

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USMCanon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Colour of productBlackBlack
Body materials
  • Plastic
  • Metal
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliedyesyes
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingnono

Dimensions

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USMCanon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Weight10.23 oz14.99 oz
Diameter2.91 in1.1 in
Length1.99 in2.81 in
Filter size2.91 in2.95 in

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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