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Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM vs Canon EF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM

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CanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USMCanonEF-S 10–22mm f/3.5–4.5 USM
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2017November 2004
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length85 mm10–22 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/3.5–4.5
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–29
Optical constructionFourteen elements in ten groups13 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsHigh-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to CanonThree aspherical elements and one Super UD element according to Canon's US announcement
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating (ASC) according to CanonSuper Spectra coatings according to Canon's UK store
Aperture detail–Minimum f/22–29 with third-stop settings; f/22–27 with half-stop settings
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureSix blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view28°30′ diagonal, 24° horizontal and 16° verticalHorizontal 97°10′–54°30′; vertical 74°10′–37°50′; diagonal 107°30′–63°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensorsCanon EF-S compatible APS-C cameras; 16–35 mm equivalent field of view; EOS M requires the EF-EOS M adaptor
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK's specification sheetEF1.4X II and EF2X II cannot be used according to Canon's manual
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.85 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification0.12×0.17×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UKRing-type USM; manual focus adjustment after One Shot AF while holding the shutter halfway according to Canon's manual
Focus distance detailInternal focusing according to ePHOTOzineMinimum focus distance 0.24 m throughout the zoom range; 0.17× maximum magnification at 22 mm
Magnification detailCanon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubesEF12 II tube is incompatible at 10 mm and gives 0.77–0.58× at 22 mm; manual advises against EF25 II because the working distance is very short
Stabilisation detailFour-stop optical stabilisation, tested at 85 mm with EOS-1D X Mark II to CIPA standards according to CanonNo optical image stabilisation
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter88.6 mm83.5 mm
Length105.4 mm89.8 mm
Weight950 g385 g
Zoom design–Outer barrel length remains unchanged during zooming; internal focusing and non-rotating filter mount according to Cameralabs
ControlsAF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markings–
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistance according to Canon UK–
Dimensions detail88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon83.5 mm maximum diameter × 89.8 mm mount-to-front length without caps
Weight detail–385 g lens-only figure according to Canon's manual
Lens hoodSupplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UKOptional EW-83E, reversible for storage; LP1319 pouch also optional
In the boxLens, ET-83E hood, E-77II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 pouch and user manual according to Canon UKLens, E-77U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual according to Canon's UK store
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not givenCanon Camera Museum records November 2004 introduction; the Japanese announcement specified late November, while the US announcement stated autumn. No UK first-sale day is established by these sources.

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