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Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM vs Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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CanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USMCanonEF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2017March 2005
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length85 mm60 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/32
Optical constructionFourteen elements in ten groups12 elements in eight groups; three-group floating internal-focus system
Special elementsHigh-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon–
CoatingsAir Sphere Coating (ASC) according to CanonCanon describes optimised coatings to reduce flare and ghosting from sensor reflections
Aperture detail–Camera-displayed aperture assumes infinity focus; effective maximum aperture becomes f/5.84 at life-size magnification according to Canon's manual
DiaphragmNine blades with a circular apertureSeven blades according to Canon Camera Museum and Canon Japan
Angle of view28°30′ diagonal, 24° horizontal and 16° verticalHorizontal 20°40′, vertical 14°10′, diagonal 24°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; equivalent angle of view to 96 mm on full frame
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK's specification sheetCanon EF1.4X II and EF2X II extenders cannot be used
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.85 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.12×1×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UKUSM autofocus; full-time manual focusing after One-Shot AF with the shutter button held halfway
Focus distance detailInternal focusing according to ePHOTOzine0.2 m minimum focus measured from the focal plane; approximately 90 mm working distance from the lens front at life-size magnification
Magnification detailCanon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubesEF12 II extension tube gives 0.20–1.28×; EF25 II gives 0.44–1.61×. Optional 250D close-up lens gives 0.25–1.33× and 500D gives 0.12–1.18×
Stabilisation detailFour-stop optical stabilisation, tested at 85 mm with EOS-1D X Mark II to CIPA standards according to CanonNo optical stabilisation according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specifications
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesNo
Filter diameter77 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter88.6 mm73 mm
Length105.4 mm69.8 mm
Weight950 g335 g
ControlsAF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markingsAF/MF switch; distance window with magnification scale
Filter detail–Front filter thread accommodates a filter and compatible macro flash together; front element does not rotate during focusing according to Photozone and The Digital Picture
Weather resistanceDust and moisture resistance according to Canon UKCanon Japan lists no dust or drip resistance
Dimensions detail88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon73 mm maximum diameter × 69.8 mm from mount surface to lens front; cap and rear cap excluded
Weight detail–Canon's manual specifies 335 g for the lens alone
Lens hoodSupplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UKET-67B hood and LP1016 case sold separately according to Canon's manual; Canon Japan's later accessory listing includes hood and case without clarifying regional package differences
In the boxLens, 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 November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not givenCanon Camera Museum records March 2005 marketing. Canon Japan's February announcement planned 17 March, while its later exact-model support sheet records 19 March 2005 as the Japanese release date. The headline retains month precision; no UK first-sale day is established.

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