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Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens

BH #CA8514LEF • MFR #2271C002
 163 reviews
Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens
Key Features
  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Air Sphere Coating
Distinguished by its fast design and IS capabilities, the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM from Canon is a short telephoto prime well-suited to portraiture applications. As an L-series lens, it is characterized by a sophisticated optical layout that includes one glass-molded aspherical element to greatly reduce spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and clarity. Individual elements also feature an Air Sphere coating (ASC) to suppress lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity in backlit situations.
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Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Overview

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Distinguished by its fast design and IS capabilities, the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM from Canon is a short telephoto prime well-suited to portraiture applications. As an L-series lens, it is characterized by a sophisticated optical layout that includes one glass-molded aspherical element to greatly reduce spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and clarity. Individual elements also feature an Air Sphere coating (ASC) to suppress lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity in backlit situations.

Complementing the optical attributes, this lens also incorporates a four stop-effective optical image stabilization system that minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. A ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) also affords quick and accurate autofocus performance, along with full-time manual focus override for fine-tuned control. Additionally, as with all L-series lenses, this 85mm f/1.4 has a dust- and weather-resistant construction, as well as a fluorine coating on exposed elements, to benefit its use in harsh environmental conditions.

Portrait-length prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, however can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 136mm equivalent focal length.
Notably fast f/1.4 maximum aperture offers extensive control over depth of field for working with selective focus techniques. This bright design also benefits working in low-light conditions.
One glass-molded aspherical element helps to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations for improved sharpness and clarity.
An Air Sphere Coating (ASC) has been applied to lens elements to reduce backlit flaring and ghosting for maintained light transmission and high contrast in strong lighting conditions.
A ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM), along with optimized focusing algorithms and a high-speed CPU, is employed to deliver fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override.
Optical image stabilization minimizes the effects of camera shake by compensating for up to four stops of shutter speed.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
As a member of the esteemed L-series, this lens is sealed against dust and moisture for working in inclement environmental conditions.
Fluorine-coating on exposed elements affords protection to the optical system, resists smudging and fingerprints, and is easier to clean.
UPC: 013803290851

Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
85mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
77 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
28° 30'
Minimum Focus Distance
2.79' / 85 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.12x
Optical Design
14 Elements in 10 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Yes
Filter Size
77 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.49 x 4.15" / 88.6 x 105.4 mm
Weight
2.09 lb / 950 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.72 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.4 x 6.2 x 5.3"

Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Reviews

STELLAR Portrait Lens!!!

By Joshua
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-23

This lens is absolutely incredible. I purchased it reasoning that it was marginally more expensive than older models, faster focusing with exceptional image quality. I've already had great professional results. My clients rave about their photos. An excellent choice!

Great prime Lens

By Milessa
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-06

Great lens, nice bokeh, crisp images. Love the lens.

IS for the win

By Justin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-10-19

For YEARS using the 85mm 1.2 was a delight and a dread. It's not that sharp and it's design pushed it into novelty lens territory (think the canon dream 50mm).... But finally canon has nailed the sweet spot for a fast 85mm. This 1.4 version is sharp and steady with the IS function. 5 stars.

Under rated

By Mc Anthony
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-04

For the value, quality and price , you can't beat it..

Best portrait lens in mho.

By Ronald
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-23

Better than I expected and I expected a lot!

Great Quality

By Eric
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-17

Wonderful quality. It is great for zoom and is crystal-clear for photo and video.

Great for portrait

By EGBERT
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-09

This is a great portrait lens. Well made. The only thing I don't like is the shaking inside. It feels like it's broken. The performance is amazingly fast.

My new go to lens

By Michael
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-04

Love this prime lens! Perfect for what I wanted it for, and that was a good walk around lens and street photography. I am new at the later and I can't get myself to get that close to people, yet. This lens is built like a tank and yes that comes with weight, but you feel like you got something as opposed to a light piece of plastic. I did several hours of research before I purchased this lens and you can read some real technical reviews that talk about this or that. I am not one of those guys so all I can really say is the photos are sharp, autofocus is fast, image stabilizer works great (my own test), and the lens seems to be well built.

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