First and foremost, know what this lens is and why you would want it. This is NOT a jack-of-all-trades lens. DO NOT buy this thinking you can shoot anything and everything with it.
WHATS IT FOR?
- Portraits. Take your time, take 5-7 shots of each pose. You will be very pleased with the result and quality.
- Products. Unless the product is huge, this can really make your product pop. The DOF is amazing and the background is almost pure bokeh if you work it right.
- Depth of Field. Anything you feel you will need a sharp DOF, this is it. A shot of a model sitting on a bench, with some leaves in the foreground could be a one in a million shot. But like I said before, take your time, make sure the model is the focal point and shoot 5-7 shots.
WHAT IT ISN'T FOR
- Sports, action, family barbecue. This is NOT a general lens. If you use it for that you will be very disappointed in 75%+ images being blurry.
- Full body shots. To get a full body shot I had to step back almost 25-30 feet. This is a 85mm and no zoom in and no zoom out.
- Wide angle. I know UH DUH... but my 50mm 1.4 or my 18-55 2.8 lens does very well with general shooting. But 85MM would be a huge problem to get say a full car, or a building or... etc (without moving back a half mile).
Bottom line, the lens is amazing. In just a few shots I was in love. But I knew right away this lens has to be used in controlled environments and never to be taken for granted (i.e. if you think you nailed a shot, focus 3 more times and take 6 more shots). It will be a welcome addition to my camera bag. Final analysis? Worth every penny.
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Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens
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A highly practical medium telephoto lens with superb delineation and portability. Images are sharp and clear at all apertures. |
Through computer simulations, the lens has been designed to give beautiful background blur. |
Since the front lens group does not rotate during focusing special filter effects are not affected. |
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| Customer Rating | (1975) | (4221) | (228) | (12082) | (1477) |
| Price | $419.00 | $149.00 | $179.99 | $125.00 | $164.96 |
| Shipping | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details | FREE Shipping. Details |
| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Zenith digital bay | Amazon.com | Abe's Electronics Center |
| Color | Black | Black | — | Black | Black |
| Compatible Camera Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-S | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF, Canon EF-S |
| Focus Type | Ultrasonic | Stepper motor | Auto Focus | Stepper motor | Stepper motor |
| Item Dimensions | 2.83 x 2.95 x 2.95 inches | 0.91 x 2.68 x 2.68 inches | — | 1.54 x 2.72 x 2.72 inches | 1.54 x 2.72 x 2.72 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.94 lbs | 4.41 ounces | — | 5.60 ounces | — |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Wide Angle | Telephoto | Standard | Prime Lens |
| Maximum Aperture | 1.8 | 2.8 millimeters | f/1.8 | 1.8 millimeters | f/1.80 |
| Maximum Focal Length | 85 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 85.0 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50.00 millimeters |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 | 22 | f/22.00 | 22 | f/22.00 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 85 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 85.0 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50.00 millimeters |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 58 millimeters | 52 millimeters | 67.0 millimeters | 49 millimeters | 49.00 millimeters |
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Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018
WHATS IT FOR?
- Portraits. Take your time, take 5-7 shots of each pose. You will be very pleased with the result and quality.
- Products. Unless the product is huge, this can really make your product pop. The DOF is amazing and the background is almost pure bokeh if you work it right.
- Depth of Field. Anything you feel you will need a sharp DOF, this is it. A shot of a model sitting on a bench, with some leaves in the foreground could be a one in a million shot. But like I said before, take your time, make sure the model is the focal point and shoot 5-7 shots.
WHAT IT ISN'T FOR
- Sports, action, family barbecue. This is NOT a general lens. If you use it for that you will be very disappointed in 75%+ images being blurry.
- Full body shots. To get a full body shot I had to step back almost 25-30 feet. This is a 85mm and no zoom in and no zoom out.
- Wide angle. I know UH DUH... but my 50mm 1.4 or my 18-55 2.8 lens does very well with general shooting. But 85MM would be a huge problem to get say a full car, or a building or... etc (without moving back a half mile).
Bottom line, the lens is amazing. In just a few shots I was in love. But I knew right away this lens has to be used in controlled environments and never to be taken for granted (i.e. if you think you nailed a shot, focus 3 more times and take 6 more shots). It will be a welcome addition to my camera bag. Final analysis? Worth every penny.
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Amazing Lens, Just Know What It Is Used For!!!
By Jim Zuch on August 4, 2018
First and foremost, know what this lens is and why you would want it. This is NOT a jack-of-all-trades lens. DO NOT buy this thinking you can shoot anything and everything with it.By Jim Zuch on August 4, 2018
WHATS IT FOR?
- Portraits. Take your time, take 5-7 shots of each pose. You will be very pleased with the result and quality.
- Products. Unless the product is huge, this can really make your product pop. The DOF is amazing and the background is almost pure bokeh if you work it right.
- Depth of Field. Anything you feel you will need a sharp DOF, this is it. A shot of a model sitting on a bench, with some leaves in the foreground could be a one in a million shot. But like I said before, take your time, make sure the model is the focal point and shoot 5-7 shots.
WHAT IT ISN'T FOR
- Sports, action, family barbecue. This is NOT a general lens. If you use it for that you will be very disappointed in 75%+ images being blurry.
- Full body shots. To get a full body shot I had to step back almost 25-30 feet. This is a 85mm and no zoom in and no zoom out.
- Wide angle. I know UH DUH... but my 50mm 1.4 or my 18-55 2.8 lens does very well with general shooting. But 85MM would be a huge problem to get say a full car, or a building or... etc (without moving back a half mile).
Bottom line, the lens is amazing. In just a few shots I was in love. But I knew right away this lens has to be used in controlled environments and never to be taken for granted (i.e. if you think you nailed a shot, focus 3 more times and take 6 more shots). It will be a welcome addition to my camera bag. Final analysis? Worth every penny.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2015
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This Lens has become my best and inseparable friend
By Pedro Oliveira on June 27, 2015
Oh well, can I give it 10 stars instead? This Lens has become my best and inseparable friend, since the day one, as far as taking portraits goes. It is a somewhat challenging lens, to take pictures.Due to its extreme shallow depth of field, one has to know exactly what he/she is doing under the risk of getting a blurry nose or part of the face. With that out of the way, I use to joke this lens is as fast as the Roadrunner and as sharp as a Ninja 's blade.On top of it, add the excellent price and voilá!!...you have the perfect lens.
By Pedro Oliveira on June 27, 2015
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Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2016
I don't have many lenses so I decided to take a leap and try this one based on other good reviews from countless YouTube videos and written reviews here on Amazon. I have had excellent results from this lens. You do have to allow a good bit of distance from your subject in order to fit the frame. This is, in my novice opinion, a fairly wide angle lens. It seems like a great option for portraits and small group shots. The attached photos are just a couple of the ones I took the day I received the lens.
The only thing I can say that's remotely negative is the lens is somewhat heavy. If you're looking for lightweight everyday photography I'd stick with the 50mm. If you don't mind the added weight, this is a great lens for thr money.
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Two thumbs up from the novice
By Jennifer on November 27, 2016
I am not a professional photographer by any means. I take photos for fun, so take this review as just that..... not professional :)By Jennifer on November 27, 2016
I don't have many lenses so I decided to take a leap and try this one based on other good reviews from countless YouTube videos and written reviews here on Amazon. I have had excellent results from this lens. You do have to allow a good bit of distance from your subject in order to fit the frame. This is, in my novice opinion, a fairly wide angle lens. It seems like a great option for portraits and small group shots. The attached photos are just a couple of the ones I took the day I received the lens.
The only thing I can say that's remotely negative is the lens is somewhat heavy. If you're looking for lightweight everyday photography I'd stick with the 50mm. If you don't mind the added weight, this is a great lens for thr money.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2016
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