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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Available colors
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Full Comparison

General

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IICanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GMSony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Lens typeNormalNormal
Lens mount
  • Canon EF
  • Canon EF-S
Sony E

Image properties

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IICanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GMSony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
Focal length< 50< 85
Maximum magnification0.15 x0.12 x
Image stabilisationnono

Aperture

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IICanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GMSony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Aperture max1.81.4
Aperture min2216
Aperture ringnoyes
Number of diaphragm blades511

Focus

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IICanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GMSony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Focus methodUnitInternal
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor typeMicromotorRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingnoyes
Closest focusing distance0.450.80
Distance scalenono
Depth of field (DoF) scalenono

Optics

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IICanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GMSony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
ConstructionFixedFixed
Elements611
Groups58

Design

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IICanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GMSony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Colour of productBlackBlack
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliednoyes
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingnoyes

Dimensions

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 IICanon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GMSony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Weight4.59 oz28.92 oz
Diameter2.69 in3.52 in
Length1.61 in4.23 in
Filter size2.05 in3.03 in

Pros & Cons

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