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

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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4.0 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
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User rating
60
3.8 out of 5
60 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
6 %
43
4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
30 %
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18 %
2 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mountCanon EFCanon EF

Image properties

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
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 magnification0.21 x0.13 x
Image stabilisationnono

Aperture

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Aperture max1.81.8
Aperture min2222
Aperture ringnono
Number of diaphragm blades78

Focus

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Focus methodInternal
  • Internal
  • Rear
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor type
STP
Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyesyes
Closest focusing distance0.350.85
Distance scalenoyes
Depth of field (DoF) scalenoyes

Optics

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
ConstructionFixedFixed
Elements69
Groups57

Design

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Colour of productBlackBlack
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliednoyes
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingnono

Dimensions

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STMCanon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USMCanon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Weight5.64 oz14.99 oz
Diameter2.72 in1.1 in
Length1.55 in2.81 in
Filter size1.93 in2.95 in

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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