Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM vs Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM is faster by 9.8 stops (f/2.8 vs f/85.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM is lighter by 400g.
- Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM goes wider (85mm vs 100mm).
- Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM reaches further (100mm vs 85mm).
- Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM is the newer design (2009 vs 2006).
| Spec | EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM | EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 100mm | 85mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/85.0 |
| Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Blades | 9 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 15 | 8 |
| Weight g | 625.0 (lighter) | 1025.0 |
| Filter mm | 67 | 72 |
| Length mm | 123.0 | 84.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 77.7 | 91.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 (closer focusing) | 0.95 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | 0.11 |
Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM
The EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM is a 1:1 macro lens with a hybrid image stabilizer that compensates for shift as well as angular motion. Weather-sealed and usable as a medium portrait lens.
Pros
- Hybrid IS for close-up
- 1:1 macro
- Weather-sealed
- Good working distance
Cons
- Heavier than the non-L
- Effective focal length shortens at close focus
- Narrow depth of field at close range
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
A large-aperture f/1.2 portrait lens from Canon's L line, built for full-frame EF cameras. Very shallow depth of field.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Very shallow depth of field
- L-series build and weather sealing
Cons
- Slow autofocus
- Heavy at about 1 kg
- No image stabilization