Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM vs Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM and Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM.

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Product
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Name Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 2271C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Release Year 2017 1996
Release Date 2017-08-29
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1599 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 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 F1.4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 85 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,12
Aperture
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 24 mm
F4,5 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings One molded glass aspherical element + air sphere and fluorine coatings. No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Focal Length 85 mm 24-85 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
61 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 87 mm 73 mm
Length 105 mm 69 mm
Weight 950 gr 380 gr
Other
Canon EF 85mm F1.4 L IS USM
Canon EF 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-83E EW-73 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A