Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 11.8 stops (f/1.4 vs f/85.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM | 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sigma |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/85.0 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2006 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 7 | 12 |
| Af motor | USM | HSM |
| Elements | 8 | 14 |
| Weight g | 1025.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | 86 |
| Length mm | 84.0 | 126.2 |
| Diameter mm | 91.5 | 94.7 |
| Min focus m | 0.95 | 0.85 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.11 | 0.12 |
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
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
A portrait prime from Sigma's Art line with an f/1.4 aperture and hypersonic motor. It is heavy and uses an 86mm filter thread.
Pros
- Sharp
- Smooth bokeh
- Fast HSM focus
Cons
- Heavy
- Large 86mm filter diameter