Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM vs Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM and Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2271C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Release Year 1989 2017
Release Date 2017-08-29
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1599 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,12
Aperture
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F1,2 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information One molded glass aspherical element + air sphere and fluorine coatings.
Focal Length
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Focal Length 85 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 91 mm 87 mm
Length 84 mm 105 mm
Weight 1025 gr 950 gr
Other
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-79II ET-83E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A