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Features
- 85 millimetre standard lens with f 1.8 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras, Lens Type:Telephoto Zoom Lens
- Ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) brings subject quickly into focus, Focal length: 85 millimetre, closest focusing distance: 2.8 feet
- Natural angle of view and perspective is ideal for portraits and natural images
- Designed to produce beautiful background blur; weighs 15 ounces
- Measures 3 inches in diameter and 2.8 inches long; 1-year warranty. Refer User manual for troubleshooting steps.
- Lens not zoomable
Description
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens is highly practical and ideal for a range of applications including portraiture. Its fast f/1.8 maximum aperture is effective in low light and ideal for shallow depth of field focus control. An ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM) provides fast, smooth and quiet AF action and because the front lens group does not rotate during focusing, polarizing and special filter effects can be used effectively. From the Manufacturer Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens.
Brand: Canon
Focal Length Description: 85
Lens Type: Telephoto
Compatible Mountings: Canon EF
Camera Lens Description: Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras - Fixed
Focal Length Description: 85
Lens: Telephoto
Compatible Camera Mount: Canon EF
Maximum Focal Length: 8.5 centimeters
Minimum Focal Length: 8.5 centimeters
Lens Design: Prime
Focus Type: Ultrasonic
Lens Fixed Focal Length: 8.5 centimeters
Lens Coating Description: Super Spectra Coating
Zoom Ratio: 11
Image stabilization: no image stabilization
Real Angle Of View: 0.31 radians
Maximum Aperture: 1.8 f_stop
Minimum Aperture: 22 f_stop
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 8
Photo Filter Size: 5.8 centimeters
Lens Mount: Canon EF
Lens Color: Black
Screen Size: 3 inches
Color: Black
Compatible Devices: Canon Cameras, Canon Digital SLRs
Exposure Control Type: Automatic
Media Type: ProductImage
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Brand: Canon
Camera Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras - Fixed
Model Name: Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Number of Packs: 1
UPC: 763615733892 082966212901
Number of Items: 1
Manufacturer Part Number: 2519A003
Global Trade Identification Number: 01
Unit Count: 1 Count
Built-In Media: Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens, E-58U 58mm Snap-On Lens Cap, Lens Dust Cap E (Rear), Warranty
Item Part Number: 2519A004
Item Weight: 425 g
Manufacturer: Canon Cameras US
Warranty Description: 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts
Model Number: 2519A012
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Top Amazon Reviews
Style: Lens Only
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 II USM lens is a moderate weight (15 oz), very well built lens. It does not come with the appropriate hood, the Canon ET-65 III. You get both a lens cap and a mount cap, all packed inside tight conformal foam to protect the lens during shipping. There's also a very brief manual and the usual warranty paperwork. The lens offers AF and manual focus, and allows manual focus even when AF is set to on, a very useful feature for low-light and other challenging focus situations. This is a USM lens, and as a direct consequence focus is fast and precise, just as you'd expect. The AF/Manual switch is in a reasonable location, close to the camera body. There is a range indication on the barrel of the lens behind a transparent window which serves to keep dust and debris out of the workings of the lens. Manual focus is controlled with a broad, easy to manage textured ring about mid-body on the lens. During focus, nothing external on the lens body moves or rotates, so there are no complications for using polarizing filters, and no concerns about the lens "pumping" air and so causing dust contamination in either the lens or camera with use. The lens lacks any form of image stabilization. IS is showing up in more and more lenses, though for the price... perhaps this is one of the justifications for building IS into the camera body. I'm sure that this design wouldn't be anywhere near its current price point with IS added to the build. One last point is that since the lens is a fairly fast design, perhaps there is less overall need for IS (though that argument falls completely apart the first time you *do* need it!) It takes a 58mm filter, though I highly recommend the use of the ET-65 III hood rather than a filter; filter use should be limited to polarizers, neutral density filters and so on, rather than keeping a filter on the lens with the idea of protecting it. Here's why: filters create a flat surface over the end of the lens that can (and often does) create low-level reflections. These are most apparent in low-light shots, but they are almost always there. In the case of a UV filter, no other benefit is gained (UV can't get through the lens system anyway) other than physical protection. The hood, however, keeps the lens out of harms way quite effectively, and it increases contrast and reduces flare at the same time by preventing light from entering the lens at high angles of attack. I have shot with both hoods and filters, and after decades of experience, I have to come down firmly on the side of hood technique. It only takes one shot ruined by a filter reflection to wake up to this reality; and hoods never, ever compromise an image. They're simply the best way to go. Finally, the hood for this lens is inexpensive, well worth the extra few dollars it costs. Aperture is controlled by an 8-blade system. The available f-stops range from f/1.8 wide open to f/22.0 fully stopped down. MTF (sharpness) peaks at f/5.6, and vignetting is almost gone by that setting. On my camera, an EOS 50D, resolution loss from diffraction effects begin at f/7.6, so in many ways, the "sweet spot" for this lens for me lands naturally at f/5.6. On a camera with a lesser sensel density such as the 40D, diffraction doesn't set in until higher f-stops, but you're beginning to lose sharpness from other effects, so I'd still call the sweet spot as f/5.6 (which also provides a fairly extensive depth of field) for shots where detail is the primary consideration. For portraits, you'll want to go right for f/1.8 if lighting conditions allow in order to take advantage of the shallow and pleasing DOF isolation this lens is famous for; background blur is very soft yet very strong, while the in focus region remains deep enough to keep the important features of the face in focus from ear to nose. The loss of MTF at f/1.8 is noticeable, especially once you get a feel for how the lens performs at f/5.6, but in my opinion, the compromise is perfectly acceptable in a portrait context. There's another benefit as well; at 85mm, and especially on a crop body like the 40D or 50D, this lens allows you to get some distance from your subject which tends to make them more comfortable, while giving you the modest compression that is the hallmark of any telephoto lens. Portraits "pop" and backgrounds blur away with commendable speed. Head-and-shoulders work will put you at about eight feet, and as the lens can focus down to just under three feet, this gives you considerable control over framing without ever running into a limit imposed by the lens design. This is also a truly excellent lens for not-very-wide field astrophotography, although at critical focus and maximum aperture, chromatic aberration will make itself felt on the brightest stars, which you will then have to compensate for. I have successfully used this lens to capture the the Orion nebula, Andromeda galaxy, Triangulum galaxy, and a number of other astro objects that range from the easy to the difficult, all using no more than a standard (non-tracking) tripod, this lens, and the EOS 50D. On a crop body, 85mm (136mm effective FOV) is definitely the place to be to compromise between star trailing and magnification, and the f/1.8 aperture allows fast enough exposures to eliminate trailing at ISO 1600 and above. I carry this lens nested in a large camera bag (a Tamrac 5612 Pro 12, *highly* recommended); I rarely put the lens on the camera until I am ready to use it, and when I am done, I take it right back off, cap it, and bag it without wasting any time or motion. I do both the assembly and disassembly "blind" in the bag, using the bag top to shield the camera and lens from the wind and environment as best I can manage. The lens has a raised alignment dot that makes blind assembly practical. It's the size of the overall investment that drives this behavior, of course; both the camera and a lens like this deserves -- demands -- good care and that is just what I try to provide. Physically speaking, this lens isn't as large as you might think. Canon did a great job of packing a lot of glass (nine elements in seven groups) into a decent form factor of 3" diameter by 2.8" long; even with the hood mounted, this lens provides a fraction of the intimidation factor of, for instance, the 70-200mm f/2.8L. But at 85mm, it can still "get in there" and catch a lot of action without forcing you to crop to extremes. It's light enough that you can shoot for quite a while before fatigue sets in, an issue that will rear its head in any situation that goes on a while, like a wedding or a play (and that low-light capability is great for stage work, where a flash annoys literally everyone.) Plus it is black, and so looks more like it is designed as part of the same camera system, unlike the L's with the white bodies. That's also less distracting in a dark theater. I can honestly say that this is definitely one of my favorite lenses. I have a fair collection of primes to compare it to, some of which are L glass, and I've got some great L zooms as well; yet for portraits, I inevitably turn to this specific lens as it outperforms everything else I own in the successful shooting methodologies I find myself returning to over and over. Frankly, at the price, I think it is perfectly fair to characterize this lens as a "must-have"; if you're ever going to shoot a portrait, trust me, this is the lens you want (even over the 85mm f/1.2L, which has far too narrow a depth of field for most reasonable portraiture, though you can't beat it for light-gathering.) Like Canon's 100mm f/2.8 macro lens, the 85mm f/1.8 is one of those where you're left scratching your head as to why it doesn't have an "L" designation. It is an outstanding performer. If Canon were to re-do this lens, I'd like to see them add image stabilization, and perhaps some modern anti-CA elements, as this is the one area where this lens occasionally bites the photographer in high-contrast situations. Until that day, though, this lens is unmatched by anything else in Canon's line for price/performance, and I can't imagine anyone ever regretting its purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2008 by Ben
Style: Lens Only
I've been drooling so long for this lens's big brother, the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L. After considering countless written reviews, comparisons and videos in YouTube, I decided to buy the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 Ultrasonic for a fraction of the price of the bigger and better lens. Just arrived a couple of days ago. Well packaged and immobilized inside a sturdy cardboard box used by Amazon for shipping and delivery. Its a question of money and timing. I know I'm going to upgrade my Canon EOS 6D body during later this year for either a new 6D Mark II (coming soon) or a 5D Mark IV. So by purchasing the f/1.8 I keep within my planned budget and can start to enjoy this lens. Another consideration is that I'm not a pro. I'm not making a living with my cameras. I've been a serious enthusiast photographer for over 4 decades which means I don't make but spend good money in photography gear within realistic limitations and great personal gratification. The consensus among photographers is that the smaller Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 is a good to excellent prime lens and a very good value for the price. Having the lens in my hand I can say this is a very decent prime glass, well built (not an "L" level), responsive, small and light. My preliminary evaluation is that the copy of the lens I received is focusing right and quick with my 6D. Its giving me crisp images with nice bokeh at f/2. So far so good. There are a number of other brands making good primes and maybe better lenses in this focal length. I'm giving this lens 5 stars not because it is the "best" 85mm. But for the high level of quality and the low price, Canon is giving us the option to buy a good solid lens with nice autofocus, crisp images and very good bokeh. I agree with the opinion that the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 Ultrasonic lens is one of the best values around so I gave it the 5th star. This doesn't mean that I'm not going to keep drooling for the bigger, heavier, brighter and special bokeh of the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II prime lens. Also the rumor is that later this year Canon is going to release a new EF85mm f/1.4 L IS lens. :-)
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Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2017 by Levatio
Style: Lens Only
Coming from a 24-105 L on a canon EOS 400 body, I was looking for a good portrait lens to shoot for my sister's wedding. Given my budget, it was a toss up between the 85 1.8 and the 50 1.4 - After reading many reviews, and hearing from many sources that the 50 1.4 had a tendency to go soft at max aperture, I decided to get this lens. ...this one deserves to have a red ring around it. Yes - it's that great. I shot almost 800 frames with this lens - I took along a stand by lens (the 70-200 L), but I was blown away by the compact size and the amount of telephoto reach this gives you. Hence, this never left my camera for the whole wedding. The highlights: 1) Amazing bokeh and sharpness at f 1.8. I wonder how good the 85 1.2 would be when compared to this? 2) Auto focus is very very fast - even in low light situations, you can comfortably shoot at 1/20 - 1/30th of a second. 3) Very compact and easy to carry (compared to the 70-200L) 4) Lots of glass, fantastic construction 5) pushes the limits of your camera's focusing mechanisms - wide open, you have to be spot on 6) its a prime and it's not very wide - forces you to think about photography in a new way. Group shots are a no-no with this lens. 7) for best results, in the manual mode, use the camera's center auto focus point only, ensure your subject is in focus and use partial / spot metering. Recommendation: Definitely buy - If you haven't tried wide aperture photography before, this is the lens that will WOW you. It will also help you to improve your technique as a photographer. IMHO, the best VFM lens in the canon lineup.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2011 by vivek
Style: Lens Only
Hello everyone. I bought this lens earlier in 2009 and had it for a couple of months. I bought this lens solely because I tend to shoot a lot of portrait for my friends on my cropped-sensor Canon 30D . I was using Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD SP ZL Aspherical (IF) Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras as an all-around lens and it was a great lens for portraits. However, I have heard and read a lot of great reviews about this lens and it was reasonably priced so I bought it when I had the money. I was blown away by the quality of the photo it took. It is good for low light shoots and for portrait in general. The focusing is smooth and silent but I wish it had better build quality (I still use film camera and old lenses from the 70's-80's so you will understand why). The camera also gives a great bokeh (background blur). Now, I thought I'd write this review after I lent the lens to a friend for use with his 450D. He called me after a week and said that all his friends liked the quality of the pictures. One of the guys took the camera and shot random shots and said this lens always takes good shots, it just can't take any bad ones! Coming from someone who is not very enthusiastic about photography, I think for us Amateurs/Enthusiast/Professionals would find it even more convenient. You can read a lot of professional reviews for this lens and also view sample of pictures taken by the lens. Go check out video reviews of this lens as well as example photos on Flickr. You wouldn't be able to wait to get this masterpiece. I recommend this lens for anyone who wants to take quality portrait for family and friends and even on a professional level. You will not be disappointed. If I had extra money, I would consider 135mm f/2.0L or 70-200mm f/2.8L.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2009 by Adil A. S. Alsuhaim
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I have to say, I read the reviews and I fired on this thing. Oh man, I have been so incredibly happy with its performance. Through my test shots (I have not done a proper shoot yet) I have to say this lens is phenomenal with only one caveat and that might be the camera body I am using so I will go over that later. The pros: Its quiet. It is fast in both aperture rating and the fact that it is prime and focuses quickly. It is a solid metal piece. Color saturation is exquisite. Hi-lites are great. Your images almost appear 3 dimensional and you get tack sharp images. The con: I cannot call this a con simply because I am 95% sure it is because I am using this on a Canon T2i and I simply do no believe this lens is built for the cheap body (hey you gotta start somewhere) so I will describe the problem. Oftentimes while shooting with this lens especially if you have shifted from a low to high aperture or high to low etc you oftentimes can not get an accurate depiction of bokeh and any focusing area outside of your focus point. For example, if you set the aperture to say 2.2 and you focus in you will see in the viewfinder that your focus point is the only thing that is in focus, then you switch the aperture to say f 11, you will notice very little sharpness change on the object that is outside of your focus point, meaning it will look the same in the viewfinder as it does at f 2.2, you snap the photo and viola the image actually was focused as the f 11 aperture changed the focus range and got more of the background / foreground in focus. I played with this lens at a store on a Canon Mark II years ago and I did not notice this effect so it leads me to believe it is the Rebel T2i that is causing this "False focus" It is corrected for me by turning the camera off and restarting it in the aperture I am shooting or by switching the shooting mode then switching back which leads me to believe that this is strictly a limitation in the Rebel T2i innards. So do not freak out if that happens!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2014 by xayekim
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I am primarily a wedding photographer, but I do shoot portraiture now and then (especially engagement shoots), and so I have divided my review accordingly into those two categories. If possible, I would have given this a 4.5 star review as for my specific needs this lens is not ideal. In it's own right however, it is a great lens as I will explain below. GENERAL In general, this is a great lens. The optical quality is fantastic, it is built like a tank, and any photographer will tell you that the 85mm focal length is definitely the sweet spot for portraits. The bokeh is creamy wide open, and definitely higher quality that the 50mm 1.8 or even the 50mm 1.4. When stopped down a little, the images it produces are quite sharp, have very decent color (if a TINY bit dull in some situations) and I like that it produces such powerful results in a relatively small package. FOR PORTRAITURE This is probably the best non-L glass around for portraits, and I would venture to say that in the right hands it can produce L-quality results. As I mentioned, the bokeh alone makes this an incredible choice for your portraits, whether with just one subject or a couple. What I like especially about the 85mm range, is that you have to be pretty far back from your subject for a traditional head-and-shoulders portrait, which I have found makes people feel quite relaxed especially those uncomfortable around a camera. I always use a manual focus point for portraits, focusing in on my subject's eye before snapping the shot. In a relaxed environment such as this, the lens works perfectly and turns out great results... FOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY You might not think it, but Wedding Photography is one of the fastest paced photography categories, barring sports. The need to capture THAT moment in fact defines this profession, and therefore we wedding photographers need our gear to act right, and at the right time. Whether memory cards, DSLR cache or in this case lens focusing systems, it really irks me when I don't get the shot that I wanted. I have found when shooting weddings that this lens is less than ideal. I like to shoot without flash 95% of the time (venue allowing) and so all of my lenses are wide aperture such as this. The problem is, the focusing system on the 85mm is a little slow, so that I frequently noticed images coming out soft to the point of being blurry, as I don't have the time to wait for it to catch up. Initially thinking this might be a calibration problem, both my 1Ds MkII and my 85mm 1.8 went in for testing/calibration at Canon, both coming back with the okay. I tried a friend's copy of the lens, and came back with similar results. There are several forums that discuss this topic, and I found that many photographers found this same caveat with their lenses. When it does focus, it is spot on every time, but when the couple is having their first kiss, often you don't have more than a second or two to get it right. OVERALL If you are looking for a good portrait lens, are a beginner or novice user, you are absolutely going to love this lens. Even some pros will enjoy it in many situations. If you are specifically a wedding photographer, or someone who shoots faster-paced scenes, you might want to look at a different lens. On paper, this lens should work for these uses, but in real life, I have found it to be less than ideal. This lens has earned a permanent spot in my gear bag, and I use it often and with pleasure, it does not however make appearances at weddings unless the bride and groom set aside a couple of hours for bridals, which doesn't happen all that often! 4.5/5
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Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2012 by D. C.
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Chalk up another 5 star rating for this lens. I shoot portraits at charity fund raising events and this lens just BLOWS AWAY anything else I've worked with. The images are razor sharp on either my new 30D and my older 300d (dRebel) to the point of popping off the screen or paper. The images are visably superior to the kit lens that came with my 300d (easy to do) and even the 28-135mm f/3.5 IS zoom I purchased with my 30D (harder to do). Shooting with a COATED U/V filter to avoid green tint coming off the anti-glare coating on the lens front element - and with a lens hood - be it rubber or the snap-on Canon - the colors are true-and the medium telephoto slightly compresses noses and blurs backgrounds perfectly. My 300D and 30D both have hand straps and battery grips (BG-E1 for the 300D and BG-E2 for the 30D). The BGs give great balance for this big expanse of lens and the hand strap helps guide a slightly bulky camera package to precision. The weight WILL tell during long photo shoots - the hand strap helping as your arm tires... The price from Amazon was competitive - the free shipping when I purchased made my choice (Amazon) easy. Working through two days later ... - I find it hard to fault the lens... - slightly softer images from f/1.8 to 2.8 and then tack sharp all the way up the scale. - U/V protection with a front filter is a must - as this is a large expanse of glass you do not want to expose to the elements. Coated U/V avoids any possible green tint refracted off the front element of the lens which has been a problem for other users. - Canon lens hood is going to be somewhat of a problem - as it's "snap-on" attachment method also allows easy snap off as it encounters any side pressure - accidental or otherwise. While not an ideal lens for macro work because of a large minimal focus distance - I found the blurred background ideal for some outdoor object work - edited and magnified in photoshop - gave very passable results... I vote with the majority. 5 stars for less than $350. Buy this with no regrets
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Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2007 by Mike Horn
Style: Lens Only
I am currently shooting with a Canon 7D and several L lenses. I wanted a medium long, fast portrait lens and I have always liked this focal length for close-up head shots. Back in the days of full frame film cameras I used an 85mm on a 35mm camera and an 150mm on a 6x6cm camera for most of my portrait work. However, for tight head shots I would go to the 135mm for 35mm work and a 210mm for 6x6cm shots. This lens, on my 7D, gives me similar results as an 135mm on a full frame camera. I used to own a Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 for my Contax RTS camera (boy, that was a long time ago) and I loved it. It was very sharp and had great contrast and color. I had Zeiss lenses on my Hassleblad medium format cameras and they were considered the gold standard. I thought about getting that lens for my Canon and the fact that it is manual focus appealed to me. When shooting at wide apertures I prefer to do the focusing myself. However, I rented one and was not as impressed with it as I used to be. For some reason the Zeiss' image quality didn't translate into the digital world as much as I had hoped for. Also, I have to admit that I was disappointed to learn that they were being made in Japan now. Don't get me wrong, a lot (I mean a LOT) of great lenses are made there. As a matter of fact, I used to work for a Japanese large format camera manufacturer so I have tons of respect for them. But for me, Zeiss is, and should be, a German lens. I then looked at the Canon 85mm f1.2L and really liked it. I borrowed one and planned on buying one for myself in the near future. Then, a project came up were I needed this focal length right away. I didn't want to part with the money for the 1.2 just yet so I bought this lens, the Canon 85mm f/1.8, and I am so glad that I did. The image quality is so close to that of the 1.2 that only an expert could tell the difference. I like the bright viewing image of the 1.8 but I seldom shoot it wide open, preferring the sharpness and DOF that I get at f/4.0 and 5.6. This lens is very easy to focus manually (unlike some of Canon's newer lenses) and a dream to work with. I may upgrade to the 1.2 in the future, but I am in no hurry.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2011 by Timothy B. Riley