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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

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CanonEF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USMCanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2009November 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length100 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/32f/22
Macro lensYes–
Optical constructionFifteen elements in twelve groupsFourteen elements in ten groups
Special elementsOne UD element according to Canon Camera MuseumHigh-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon
Coatings–Air Sphere Coating (ASC) according to Canon
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of viewCanon UK specifies 24° diagonal, 19.8° horizontal and 13.5° vertical; the Japanese manual rounds horizontal and vertical to 20° and 14°28°30′ diagonal, 24° horizontal and 16° vertical
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensorsCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensors
Teleconverter supportCanon's manual excludes Extender EF1.4X II and EF2X IINot compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK's specification sheet
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount AdapterCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification1×0.12×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter half-pressed according to Canon's manualRing USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UK
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; limiter selects full 0.3 m to infinity, 0.3–0.5 m or 0.5 m to infinityInternal focusing according to ePHOTOzine
Magnification detailLife-size 1× reproduction; 0.3 m focusing distance is measured from the image plane, while the manual gives approximately 14 cm working distance from the lens frontCanon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubes
Stabilisation detailHybrid IS corrects angular and lateral shift shake; Canon claims four stops in general shooting, three at 0.5× and two at 1×. The manual notes that subject movement is not correctedFour-stop optical stabilisation, tested at 85 mm with EOS-1D X Mark II to CIPA standards according to Canon
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter77.7 mm88.6 mm
Length123 mm105.4 mm
Weight625 g950 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, three-position focus-range limiter, stabiliser on/off switch, focus ring and distance windowAF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markings
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistance with a rubber seal around the lens mountDust and moisture resistance according to Canon UK
Dimensions detail77.7 mm maximum diameter × 123 mm length; dimensions and 625 g weight are lens-only according to Canon's manual88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon
Tripod mountOptional Ring-type Tripod Mount D (B), removable with the camera attached according to Canon's manual–
Lens hoodSupplied ET-73 hood according to Canon UKSupplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UK
In the boxLens, E-67U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 case, ET-73 hood and user manual according to Canon UKLens, ET-83E hood, E-77II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 pouch and user manual according to Canon UK
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records October 2009 marketing; no first-sale day is givenCanon Camera Museum records November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not given

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