Canon EF 135mm F2L 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 135mm F2L USM is faster by 10.8 stops (f/2.0 vs f/85.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 135mm F2L USM is lighter by 275g.
- Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM goes wider (85mm vs 135mm).
- Canon EF 135mm F2L USM reaches further (135mm vs 85mm).
- Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM is the newer design (2006 vs 1996).
| Spec | EF 135mm F2L USM | EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 135mm | 85mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/85.0 |
| Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Blades | 8 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 10 | 8 |
| Weight g | 750.0 (lighter) | 1025.0 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 72 |
| Length mm | 112.0 | 84.0 |
| Diameter mm | 82.5 | 91.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.9 (closer focusing) | 0.95 |
| Max magnification | 0.19 | 0.11 |
Canon EF 135mm F2L USM
A fast 135mm telephoto prime, long known for sharpness and strong subject isolation. A favorite among Canon portrait and event photographers.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- Very sharp
- Fast focus
- Pleasing background blur
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Long for tight spaces
- Narrow focus margin at f/2
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