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

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CanonEF 35mm f/1.4L USMCanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 1998November 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionEleven elements in nine groups, with a floating system for close and medium distancesFourteen elements in ten groups
Special elementsOne ground and polished aspherical glass element according to Canon Camera MuseumHigh-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon
Coatings–Air Sphere Coating (ASC) according to Canon
DiaphragmEight blades according to Canon Camera MuseumNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view63° diagonal, 54° horizontal and 38° vertical according to Canon's exact manual28°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 support–Canon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.18×0.12×
Optical stabilisation–Yes
Autofocus detailRear focusing with ring USM; full-time manual focus after One Shot AF while holding the shutter button halfway, according to Canon's manualRing USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UK
Focus distance detailNon-rotating filter frame according to Canon; constant external length according to PhotozoneInternal focusing according to ePHOTOzine
Magnification detail–Canon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubes
Stabilisation detail–Four-stop optical stabilisation, tested at 85 mm with EOS-1D X Mark II to CIPA standards according to Canon
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoYes
Filter diameter72 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter79 mm88.6 mm
Length86 mm105.4 mm
Weight580 g950 g
ControlsFocus ring, AF/MF switch, distance scale and infrared indexAF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markings
Weather resistanceNo weather sealing according to Photozone's exact-model testDust and moisture resistance according to Canon UK
Dimensions detailCanon's manual specifies 79 × 86 mm; its Museum table gives 72 × 86 mm; the manual dimensions are used here88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon
Weight detail580 g for the lens only according to Canon's manual; caps add 21.5 mm to the listed length–
Lens hoodEW-78C reversible hood and LP1214 pouch identified by Canon's manual; The Digital Picture confirms both supplied in its reviewed boxSupplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UK
In the box–Lens, 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 December 1998 marketingCanon Camera Museum records November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not given

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