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Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM — Prime/Zoom
Canon

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Prime/Zoom

96
/ 100
From $2,699
VS
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM wins by 6
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — Prime/Zoom
Sigma

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Prime/Zoom

90
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM lands at 96 and Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art at 90. That puts Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics

Pick Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)
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Winner by scenario

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

Sharpness

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM leads on sharpness (96 vs 90).

Autofocus

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM leads on af (95 vs 88).

Build

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

Compared on the build sub-score

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM leads on build (94 vs 88).

Value for money

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art more score per dollar ($899 vs $2,699).

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM 96
vs
90 Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Score breakdown

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
96
sharpness 96
af 95
build 94
value 84
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
90
sharpness 90
af 88
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM versus Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art — full spec comparison
Spec Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM

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

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

FAQ: Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM vs Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art

Which is better, Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM or Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM worth the price? +

At $2,699, Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art worth the price? +

At $899, Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM or Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art 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 RF 85mm f/1.2L USM or Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM — leads on sharpness (96 vs 90). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM or Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +

Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM — leads on af (95 vs 88). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.