Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

$370
85 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/1.8
Canon USM Built in focus motor

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 483 users at B&H Photo Video

"I wanted a lens specifically for Portraits, and this is a great choice"

"Beautiful portrait lens! I also use it in video and the focus ring for manual focus is perfect!"

"Main problem is shooting in low light situation such as inside room and night."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

horizontal angle of view
23.9°
85mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon 650D.

horizontal angle of view
14.9°
137mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Inexpensive
	$369.95

	Wide aperture
	f/1.8

	Very light
	422 g

	Quite short
	71 mm

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

The Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) low light lenses

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Small diameter
	75 mm

Cons

The Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Poor macro
	1:7 (0.1x)

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Poor telephoto lens
	85 mm

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	85 mm
	Max focal length	85 mm
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:7 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/1.8	above average
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/1.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Canon USM	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF (Full-frame)
	Length	71 mm
	Diameter	75 mm
	Filter size	58 mm
	Weight	422 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	23.9°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	23.9°
	Wide vertical	16.1°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	16.1°
	Wide diagonal	28.6°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	28.6°
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	15.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	15.8°
	Wide vertical	10.6°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	10.6°
	Wide diagonal	19°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	19°

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Brad

(2:33 AM, April 17, 2012)

I just picked mine up today, and I did some normal walking around shots. It was fine but not exceptional for telephoto, extremely sharp and fast. Very vibrant, nice to have for portraits and not having to be up in there face for crisp photos. Very nice depth of field (Bohken).

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Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) low light lenses

Cons

The Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM lens?

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