Canon L RF 85mm f/1.2L USM 85mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Canon L RF 85mm f/1.2L USM 85mm
Users rave about the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM lens for its exceptional sharpness and beautiful bokeh, especially in portraiture. Many emphasize that mastering the shallow depth of field at f/1.2 requires practice, but the results are rewarding. The lens pairs well with modern cameras like the Sony A9II and Canon R system, delivering fast and accurate autofocus. A few note the need for a tripod and the lens's weight, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Fast f/1.2 aperture
- Excellent for portraits
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Requires practice to master f/1.2
- Heavy weight
- Tripod recommended for wide open
- Chromatic aberration issues
- Shallow depth of field challenging
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Canon L RF 85mm f/1.2L USM 85mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 16 |
| Groups | 7 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Air Sphere Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.19 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 950 mm | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L RF 85mm f/1.2L USM 85mm
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average build (24th percentile)
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Canon L RF 85mm f/1.2L USM 85mm
No current pricing available
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
