Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm
Canon
70 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 13 |
| Groups | 10 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Air Sphere Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 750 mm | 121 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm0.043score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.172score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
