Canon 50 mm 1.2 vs. 85 mm 1.2

yellowsky — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:14:21 +0000

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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Canon 50 mm 1.2 vs. 85 mm 1.2