Nikon
Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Prime/zoom
88
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM wins by 8
Canon
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Prime/Zoom
96
/ 100
From $2,699
Specdex verdict
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lands at 88 and Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM at 96. That puts Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G if…
- ✓Proven optical formula
- ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- ✓Strong resale
Pick Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G 88
vs 96 Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Score breakdown
Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
88 sharpness 88
af 84
build 90
value 86
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
96 sharpness 96
af 95
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G | Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM |
|---|
Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Pros
- +Proven optical formula
- +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- +Strong resale
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Older AF motor on some
- −Heavier than modern counterparts
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
Which is better, Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G or Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM? +
Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G worth the price? +
At $1,599, Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in build.
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.
Does Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G or Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM 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.