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Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • Manual focusing feels very smooth
  • broad
  • rubberized focus ring operates pretty smooth

Cons

  • not anti-chest charts
  • not working in low light as often
  • lacking the obvious versatility of zoom lenses

Key specs

  • Fixed
  • 9
  • Internal, Rear
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 85 mm
  • no
  • Normal, Telephoto

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM - Pros & Cons

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

Pros

  • Manual focusing feels very smooth
  • broad
  • rubberized focus ring operates pretty smooth
  • this optical quality and longevity is great
  • The build quality is also great
  • The optics on this lens are amazing
  • compact
  • fast to focus
  • sharp
  • and has nice bokeh
  • Images are sharp and clear at all apertures

Cons

  • not anti-chest charts
  • not working in low light as often
  • lacking the obvious versatility of zoom lenses
  • no rubber gasket - on such an expensive lens
  • heavy use
  • it hasn t failed me once
  • slightly soft center and softer corners
  • it is a bit too long
  • the closest focusing distance is not short enough
  • Contrast could not be better with this lens
  • too narrow now on a sub-frame body

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Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mountCanon EF
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Aperture
Aperture max1.8
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades8
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements9
Groups7
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Dimensions
Weight14.99 oz
Diameter1.1 in
Length2.81 in
Filter size2.95 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 85
Maximum magnification0.13 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus method
  • Internal
  • Rear
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.85
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materials
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Optional accessories
  • Hard Case LH-B12
  • Soft Case ES-C13/LP1014
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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