Canon L-series EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm

Canon L-series EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm

Canon
69 Overall Score
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Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Sony
88 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon L-series EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm

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Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews

The Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS lens is highly praised for its image quality, versatility, and robust build, making it a favorite for both video and still photography. Users appreciate the smooth power zoom, silent operation, and useful aperture ring, though some note the zoom speed is too fast for cinematic work and the lens is quite heavy. The included lens cap is widely criticized as cheap, but overall sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a great value for the price.

Pros
  • Excellent image quality
  • Versatile for video and stills
  • Smooth power zoom
  • Silent operation
  • Useful aperture ring
Cons
  • Zoom speed too fast for cinematic use
  • Heavy and bulky
  • Cheap plastic lens cap
  • Non-mechanical zoom prevents snap zooms
  • No macro function
👍 Image quality 12
👍 Build quality 8
👎 Zoom speed 4
👎 Weight 5
👎 Lens cap 4
👍 Versatility 7

Scores

Video Cinema
Canon
82
Sony
100
Professional
Canon
75
Sony
93
Travel
Canon
57
Sony
88
Landscape
Canon
65
Sony
87
Budget
Canon
66
Sony
86
Street
Canon
65
Sony
86
Portrait
Canon
70
Sony
86
Wildlife Sports
Canon
77
Sony
85
Macro
Canon
56
Sony
66

Specifications

Canon L-series EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mmSony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Optics
Typeprimezoom
Focal Length Min85 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max85 mm135 mm
Elements1418
Groups1012
Aspherical Elements11
ED Elements12★
CoatingAir Sphere CoatingNano AR Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/16f/4
Min Aperturef/1.4f/4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades11★9
Build
MountCanon EFSony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.64 kg0.42 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm95 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeUSM★SSM
Stabilization✓✓
Stabilization Stops4 stops4 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance750 mm400 mm★
Max Magnification0.12x0.15x★

Pros & Cons

Canon L-series EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm

  • Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong optical (74th percentile)
  • Below average macro (26th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

  • Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average macro (32nd percentile)

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Canon L-series EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm

Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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