Canon
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
Prime/Zoom
93
/ 100
From $2,699
VS
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II wins by 1
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 RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM lands at 93 and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II at 94. That puts Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM 93
vs 94 Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Score breakdown
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
93 sharpness 93
af 92
build 94
value 84
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
94 sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM | Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II |
|---|
Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Which is better, Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS 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 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM worth the price? +
At $2,699, Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in build.
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 RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS 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.