Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm
Canon
71 Overall Score
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Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II
Sigma
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm
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Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II
85 out of 100 high confidence 165 reviews
The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Art lens receives largely positive feedback for its sharp optics, solid build, and excellent value compared to OEM alternatives. Many users praise its image quality, especially in the center, and appreciate the included image stabilization. However, some reviewers report inconsistent autofocus, requiring micro-adjustments or the USB dock for calibration, and note that the lens is significantly heavy. A few copies exhibited soft corners or front/back focus issues.
Pros
- Sharp optics
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Effective image stabilization (OS)
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Inconsistent autofocus
- Soft corners at some focal lengths
- Needs micro-adjustment or USB dock for calibration
- Front/back focus issues on some copies
Image quality 45
Autofocus performance 38
Build quality 30
Weight 27
Value for money 26
Image stabilization 18
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Specifications
| Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm | Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 19 |
| Groups | 10 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Air Sphere Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.64 kg★ | 1.02 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 750 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8 | 1:2.7 |
Pros & Cons
Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II
Scores 75 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
