 | Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras |
Manufacturer: Canon
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082966212901 Retail Price: $570.00 #Deals:
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The 85mm f/1.8 is an exceptionally bright, short telephoto lens which is appropriate for both general photography and portraits. Its exceptionally large f/1.8 maximum aperture makes it an ideal lens for shooting under low, available light conditions or for extending the range of your flash. The f/1.8 setting also allows for a paper thin depth of field, a big plus in portraiture. |
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Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Specs:
| Product Name | Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Product Number MPN | 2519A003 |
| Retail Price | $570.00 |
| EAN-13 | 0082966212901 |
| EAN-14 | 00082966212901 |
| UPC | 082966212901 |
| Dimensions | 5.4 x 4.3 x 4.3 in. |
| Weight | 1 lbs. |
Latest 6 Reviews
Here is what people are saying about the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
 "A Hidden Gem by Canon" | 2009-11-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3OG85XSUW19VK |
This lens not being an "L" series lens doesn't get the attention it deserves and is an excellent value for the price. I've had it for over a year now with regular use and not had any problems.
Using the EF 85 f/1.8 on a full frame camera, like 5D and 5DMkII, for portraits or photos of children, you get excellent results using ambient light. It is exceptionally sharp and comes very close to the 85 f/1.2L lens in image quality from f/1.8 and above, but is lighter and at less than 1/4th the price. If you can't decide between this and the 85 f/1.2, then get this lens first as it will quench your thirst and then see if you can utilize your skills for a very thin DoF from f/1.2-f/1.8.
The auto-focus is one the fastest in the Canon EF lens lineup and is quiet for not being an L. The manual-focus ring is also quite smooth. It is well built and is very easy to travel with on any camera body. I would rank its performance over the Nikkor 85 f/1.4 in terms of auto-focus speed. Since this lens isn't an "L", it doesn't come with a lens hood or case, but is made in Japan.
Some people have complained about the chromatic aberration (purple fringing), but in-camera or auto correction in Photoshop, Lightroom or Aperture can easily fix this. Even without it, its really not severe. Don't pass up on this lens if you're looking for top notch primes! |
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| "Creamy" | 2009-11-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: AOZIDW3WHI3FN |
| I love this lens! It makes the background sooo creamy! I can't wait to use it more for individual portraits- lately has been a lot of seasonal family pics and I can't use it. But I've played around with it on my kids outdoors and LOVE it! |
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| "Great multi-purpose lens" | 2009-11-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1OC9WA4D5AMLA |
| Not only a great portrait lens, but also works well for low-light sports...especially volleyball and basketball. Fast-focusing and great image quality. |
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| "Excellent Portrait Lens" | 2009-09-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3AX8U3QSW8TDV |
| The picture quality that this lens produces is outstanding. I currently use this lens with a Rebel XTi and I love the results of the portraits that I take. Some of the photos almost look like professional quality portraits. In terms of picture quality this lens gives me better pictures than the 2 L lenses I own (70-200 F/4 L and 17-40 F/4 L). I usually try to take portraits between F/2.0 and F/2.5 and am really pleased with the bokeh I get. F/1.8 gives a very shallow DOF and sometimes blurs the face of the subject on the sides. This is my favorite lens in my collection, and it is the cheapest one! |
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| "Great lens !" | 2009-09-03 |
| - Reviewed By prabirdas |
| This is my second prime after the nifty 50. It is much better constructed and is a joy to use. Indoors with a APS-C camera, it is not always usable. It shines in low light and is perfect for kids and sports. So far I have only used it to take pictures of my kids and everytime it has delivered. I am very happy with the purchase and look forward to using it for many more years. |
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| "Excellent for Gymnastics photography!" | 2009-08-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A24KXUO47WEYTC |
| I purchased this lens to use with my Canon Rebel at my daughters gymnastics meets. I am so pleased with the photos taken with this combination. Gymnastics meets are usually held in POORLY lit venues and the action is fast. This lens doesn't disappoint. Great stop motion action shots and in most cases, no lighting issues. No comparison to my old point and shoot or the slower lens that came with the camera. After two years of experimenting, I finally found the perfect lens for this situation. |
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