Digital Photographer - UK (2020-06)

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CanonEF 85mm

f/1.2LUSMII

QUALITYOF

RESULTS

Bokehis mostlyvery

goodbutis a little

degradedbytheeight-

bladediaphragm

whenstoppingdown

BUILD

QUALITY

It’s a solid lens that

feels well-built, but

unlike most Canon

L-series lenses, it’s

not weather-sealed

Manufacturer

Canon

Model

EF85mm

f/1.2LUSMII

Streetprice

£1,849/$1,999

Mountoptions

CanonEF

Elements/

Groups

8/7

Diaphragm

8 blades

Focustype

Ultrasonic(ring)

Minimum

focusdistance

0.95m

Maximum

magnification

factor

0.11x

Minimum

aperture

f/16

Filtersize

72mm

Hood

Supplied

Weather-seals

No

Dimensions

(Diax Length)

92x84mm

Weight

1,025g

FEATURES

The aperture is

certainly fast, but

autofocus is slow, and

the diaphragm isn’t

very well-rounded

HANDLING

Handling is good overall,

and the electronically

coupled focus ring

enables precise fine

adjustments

VALUE FOR

MONEY

The optical design

is quite basic by the

latest standards,

making the lens

pretty average value

It wasa great lens in its

daybutit has now been

putfirmlyinthe shade by

Canon’snew RF edition.

Overall

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Canon RF 85mm

f/1.2LUSM

QUALITYOF

RESULTS

Combiningspectacular

sharpnesswithultra-

creamybokeh,thislens

deliverssumptuous

imagequality

BUILD

QUALITY

It’s a substantial lens

that’s impeccably

turned out, with

weather-seals and

fluorine coatings

Manufacturer

Canon

Model

RF 85mm f/1.2L

USM

Street price

£2,599/$2,699

Mount options

Canon RF

Elements/Groups

13/9

Diaphragm

9 blades

Focus type

Ultrasonic (ring)

Minimum

focus

distance

0.85m

Maximum

magnification

factor

0.12x

Minimum

aperture

f/16

Filter size

82mm

Hood

Supplied

Weather-seals

Ye s

Dimensions

(Dia x Length)

103x117mm

Weight

1,195g

FEATURES

Feature-rich, this

lens has a super-fast

aperture, quick

autofocus and high-

tech coatings

HANDLING

The manual focus ring

is smooth and precise,

and the customisable

control ring enhances

the handling

VALUE FOR

MONEY

There’s no denying

that it’s a very

expensive lens, but its

sheer performance

makes it good value

A mighty upgrade over the older

EF lens, this excellent optic gives

further credence to Canon’s

R-series line-up.

Overall

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Nikon AF-S 105mm

f/1.4EED

QUALITYOF

RESULTS

Imagequalityis very

goodoverall,but

bokehisn’tquiteas

smoothasit is from

thecompetingSigma

BUILD

QUALITY

With a pro-grade

feel, the lens is solid

and robust, with

weather-seals and

fluorine coatings

Manufacturer

Nikon

Model

AF-S 105mm

f/1.4E ED

Street price

£1,799/$2,067

Mount options

Nikon F

Elements/

Groups

14/9

Diaphragm

9 blades

Focus type

Ultrasonic (ring)

Minimum focus

distance

1.0m

Maximum

magnification

factor

0.13x

Minimum

aperture

f/16

Filter size

82mm

Hood

Supplied

Weather-seals

Ye s

Dimensions

(Dia x Length)

95x106mm

Weight

985g

FEATURES

This Nikon lens is pretty

standard fare for a

DSLR lens, with a good

but unexceptional

feature set

HANDLING

The smaller, more

lightweight build makes

it more comfortable

than the Sigma for

handheld shooting

VALUE FOR

MONEY

It’s decent value for

a genuine Nikon lens,

but ultimately the

Sigma is better and

less expensive

For fans of own-brand lenses,

this is an excellent NIKKOR

for bokeh, but the Sigma is

certainlthe better buy.

Overall

http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com

Sigma 105mm

f/1.4DGHSM| A

QUALITYOF

RESULTS

Thequalityofbokeh

is lusciouslysmooth,

almostequallingthat

ofthemightyCanon

RFlens

BUILD

QUALITY

With weather-

seals, a fluorine

coating and robust

construction, build

quality is very good

Manufacturer

Sigma

Model

105mm f/1.4 DG

HSM | A

Street price

£1,249/$1,599

Mount options

Canon EF, Nikon F,

Sony E, Sigma

Elements/Groups

17/12

Diaphragm

9 blades

Focus type

Ultrasonic (ring)

Minimum focus

distance

1.0m

Maximum

magnification

factor

0.12x

Minimum

aperture

f/16

Filter size

105mm

Hood

Supplied

Weather-seals

Ye s

Dimensions

(Dia x Length)

116x132mm

Weight

1,645g

FEATURES

Impressive overall,

features include a

tripod mounting ring

with an Arca-Swiss

compatible foot

HANDLING

Handling is excellent

when using a tripod

or monopod, but it’s

a touch heavy for

handheld shooting

VALUE FOR

MONEY

At around half the

price of the directly

competing Nikon

lens, the Sigma is

unbeatable value

This Sigma is a superb lens

that delivers fabulous bokeh,

making it a great choice for a

wide range of cameras.

Overall

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