Compare lenses
Up to four at a time, prices for United States.
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| Lowest price today | $2,899 new $2,399.99 used | $1,609.75 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 85mm (full frame) | 85mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.2 (best) | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 13 / 9 | 14 / 10 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 (best) |
| Closest focus | 0.85 m | 0.75 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.12× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Ring-type USM) | Yes (VCM) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (best) |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 1,195 g | 636 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 103.2 × 117.3 mm | 76.5 × 99.3 mm |
| Filter thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
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