Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM vs Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM and Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM.

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Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Name Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Release Year 2009 2006
Release Date
MSRP 799 USD 2199 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 35 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 15 mm
F5,6 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 8 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Focal Length 15-85 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range 70 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 81 mm 91 mm
Length 88 mm 84 mm
Weight 575 gr 1025 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 15-85mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 85mm F1.2 L II USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-78E ES-79
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A