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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM vs Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

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CanonEF 35mm f/1.4L II USMCanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2015November 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionFourteen elements in eleven groupsFourteen elements in ten groups
Special elementsBR optical element between convex and concave glass elements; two aspherical lenses and one UD lens according to Canon Camera MuseumHigh-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon
CoatingsSubwavelength Structure Coating; fluorine on front and rear elements according to Canon's product overview and MuseumAir Sphere Coating (ASC) according to Canon
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view54° horizontal, 38° vertical and 63° diagonal according to Canon UK28°30′ diagonal, 24° horizontal and 16° vertical
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensors
Teleconverter support–Not compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK's specification sheet
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M use with the EF-EOS M Mount AdapterCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.21×0.12×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus according to Canon UKRing USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UK
Focus distance detailConstant external length and non-rotating front during focusing according to ePHOTOzineInternal focusing according to ePHOTOzine
Magnification detailCanon UK specifies 0.36–0.58× with EF12 II and 0.80–1.03× with EF25 II extension tubesCanon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubes
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model specificationFour-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 diameter72 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter80.4 mm88.6 mm
Length105.5 mm105.4 mm
Weight760 g950 g
Controls–AF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markings
Weather resistanceMount, switches and focus ring have dust- and water-resistant construction; not described as waterproofDust and moisture resistance according to Canon UK
Dimensions detail80.4 mm maximum diameter × 105.5 mm length and 760 g according to Canon UK88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon
Lens hoodSupplied EW-77B hood according to Canon UK's box listSupplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UK
In the boxLens, E-72II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 case, EW-77B 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's August 2016 retrospective explicitly records release in September 2015; its Museum table records October 2015, also the originally scheduled month in the August 2015 announcementCanon Camera Museum records November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not given

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