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The Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1992 to 2023 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 519 €;
249 users have given it an average vote of 9.3 out of 10.
MOUNT
This lens is available with the following mounts:
Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Canon EF.
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Pros: Very good image quality - sharp, good contrast and bokeh. Light, compact, fast and silent AF with FTM, popular 58mm filter thread. And all that for less than $400.
Cons: Color aberrations (the fringing) can be too much sometimes, in some specific lighting conditions. Disappointing lens hood design, and it's not included. The minimum focusing distance is 0.85m and it doesn't make it a good close-up lens.
Opinion: In short, for the price, it's a dream lens. A wonderful option for someone starting his FF adventure. The moment I put it on my 5D2 for the first time it was like magic. I could shoot a nice, or seemingly flawless picture of anything and everything with it. Almost no boring images. I even kept many misfocused ones. Compared to a cheap 50F1.8, this is a next level lens. And it's the level that I'm comfortable with to this day. However, if you have an extra $100 lying around, then you might like its bigger "sister" more, the EF 100F2 USM, which is a bit better in many aspects, same level though :).
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Pros:Value for money and value retention used. Very good construction (better than L-series with RF mount)fast and accurate USM autofocus adapted to eos R internal focus
Cons:Chromatic aberrations at TA, expensive lens hood
Opinion:I had it and sold it after using it on aps-c reflex but I then bought it again. True love was born using it on R6 and R5 also thanks to UBIS but above all for the focus accuracy. Compact, lightweight, sharp. To reduce the CA I learned to always use it above f 2.2. It is useless to have hyper-corrected lenses if you do not carry them with you due to excessive weight and size. Those who complain about the plastic construction in my opinion are wrong, those who claim it has a worse AF than the 50 1.4 EF even more (it's pacifoco, being microUSM) The counterfeit lens hood that I used on all my non-L lenses where those canon rabbis do not include, are not good for the 85 given its particular mount. The original canon costs a lot but it works well. If you want the perfect lens in 200% crops, this is not it. If you want the lens that will never be missing in your camera backpack, get it, there is no equally compact and autofocus alternative on the market. L f 2 RF can remain on the shelf if it has not been taken out of production like the 50 1.4
Pros:Great quality at TA. Small and pocket-sized. Great value for money.
Cons:It does not have stabilization.
Opinion:I feel like criticizing only the lack of stabilization as a real defect, at 85mm the tremors can be felt more in videos (also because the lens is light and does not give solidity and firmness to the hand), even if having the Canon R6 has the stabilized sensor I can't complain too much. For the rest it's FINE. The image at f/1.8 is already sharp and contrasted, at f/2.5/2.8 the photos become poetry. The focusing speed is good, but less fast than the 50mm f1.4 and not suitable for videos in my opinion because it is not 100% reliable, it happens sometimes chw does not take focus. 85mm is a narrow focal length but still very manageable. I use it to take photos in crossfit competitions where I can get very close to the athletes to take beautiful portraits. Highly recommended because it adds that something extra and stands out from the classic 70-200 f/2.8 and can be found at a really cheap price.
Opinion:Fantastic lens in relation to its price, really a must buy for those who want a telephoto not too pushed and with a very pleasant blur. The auto focus is excellent, aberrations are present when there is strong contrast but can be solved in post with a little work. Sharp enough, the edges aren't always perfect, but in the end if you're using it for portraiture it's not that crucial.
Opinion:To summarize at best, one could say: little expense, maximum yield. Great for portraiture, but also very useful in more dynamic situations, to the point that I often take it with me when I go to take pictures at volleyball matches or fencing competitions. From its compactness and lightness, but above all the cost on the second-hand market that make it perfect for an entry into the world of portraiture without breaking the bank for the f/1.4 or the magnificent f/1.2. Absolutely recommended.
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