RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USMvs 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 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
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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art 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.

↓ Full specifications below

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
Genre RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Macro
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
Wedding
9.0
Low Light
9.0
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