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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM — Prime/zoom
Canon

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Prime/zoom

91
/ 100
From $1,899
VS
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II wins by 3
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Prime/Zoom

94
/ 100
From $1,798
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lands at 91 and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II at 94. That puts Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM if…

  • ✓Proven optical formula
  • ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • ✓Strong resale

Pick Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II leads on sharpness (94 vs 91).

Build

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Compared on the build sub-score

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II leads on build (94 vs 90).

Autofocus

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II leads on af (93 vs 87).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM 91
vs
94 Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Score breakdown

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
91
sharpness 91
af 87
build 90
value 86
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
94
sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM versus Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — full spec comparison
Spec Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Pros
  • +Proven optical formula
  • +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • +Strong resale
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Older AF motor on some
  • −Heavier than modern counterparts

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Which is better, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II? +

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM worth the price? +

At $1,899, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II worth the price? +

At $1,798, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sharpness, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II? +

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — leads on sharpness (94 vs 91). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for build, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II? +

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — leads on build (94 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.