What’s a better purchase- the Canon 50 mm 1.2 or the 85 mm 1.2?  Both lenses are spectacular, and have different specialties.  Here are a few comparisons between these two lenses.

The 50 mm 1.2

  • Super fast autofocus
  • Focus isn’t as accurate as 85 1.2
  • Allows for more varied use, better for small group shots
  • ~$300 cheaper than 85 1.2

The 85 mm 1.2

  • One of the sharpest lenses available on the market.
  • Slower autofocus than 50 1.2
  • More accurate focus than 50 1.2
  • Better bokeh than 50 1.2
  • Great focus length for portrait photography.

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