Canon RF 85mm f/1.8 USM 85mm
Canon
55 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Specifications
| Canon RF 85mm f/1.8 USM 85mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | — | 9 |
| Groups | — | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/85 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.215x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon RF 85mm f/1.8 USM 85mm
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Canon RF 85mm f/1.8 USM 85mm0.646score per dollar
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.255score per dollar
Canon RF 85mm f/1.8 USM 85mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
