RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USMvs 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Canon
RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM (2021)
From £1299
Best for Macro, portraits & close-up detail work
View RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
VS
Sigma
85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2020)
From £1099
Best for Portraits, weddings & fashion
View 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Which should you buy?
Macro, Portraits & Close-Up Detail Work — RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM (2021): A uniquely capable macro and portrait lens in one — 1.4× super-macro capability, 5-stop IS, and L-series build quality.
Portraits, Weddings & Fashion — 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2020): Sony GM-class portrait quality at nearly half the price — the smart choice for budget-conscious Sony portrait photographers.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The 85mm f/1.4 dg dn art is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM (2021) | 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Dual Nano USM — fast for a macro lens | High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) — fast and quiet |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — 5 stops (up to 8 stops with IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 730g | 625g |
| Dimensions | 81.5mm diameter × 148mm length | 82.8mm diameter × 96mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 67mm filter thread | 77mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM | 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| Macro | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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