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Canon EF telephoto lens - 85 mm

Mfg # 2271C002 CDW # 5858890 | UNSPSC 45121600

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  • Telephoto lens
  • f/1.4 L IS USM
  • for EOS 1200
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  • 70
  • 750
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  • 800
  • Kiss X8i
  • 85 mm
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  • 700
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With a superb combination of optics, performance, advanced features and a durable design, the EF 85 mm f/1.4L IS USM is an outstanding L-series medium-telephoto lens. It has an advanced optical formula with a large-diameter aspherical lens, plus a bright f/1.4 maximum aperture to deliver gorgeous, sharp and detailed images, suitable for virtually any application. Its versatile combination of built-in image stabilization and its sophisticated design make it perfect for handheld use even in harsh environments. Ideal for portraiture and creating a natural sense of distance between the user and the subject with a variety of scenes and subjects, the EF 85 mm f/1.4L IS USM is engineered to perform and deliver the results photographers desire.

This item was discontinued on October 29, 2021

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Canon EF telephoto lens - 85 mm is rated 4.90 out of 5 by 22.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Performance It is a good fit between the 85mm F/1.8 and the 85mm f/1.2. It replaces the 85mm F/1.8 and gives you an extra stop. It is not as heavy as 85mm f/1.2 and still give you an excellent performance with soft background. A Nice lens for portrait outside and studio. Great for close shooting which aloud some room between you a subject.
Date published: 2020-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Lens. I Love It!! I Bought This Lens. The Best. I Love It. Great For Bokah Shots And Very Clean..
Date published: 2017-12-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The fastest lens I own.. I've only used the lens 1ce since I purchased it, and it is one BIG chunk of glass. I really like that it is an internally focusing lens (the outer barrel length doesn't change). Images seem sharp, even with these old eyes.
Date published: 2019-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The 85mm Lens I've Been Dreamin of! Finally, an image-stabilized, weather-sealed 85mm! Fast and accurate focusing (much faster than the 1.2), sharp images, dreamy bokeh with that 3-D pop, and simply more versatility than the 1.2 makes this a winner. This does show a moderate amount of vignette at 1.4, but it's very gradual, and clears up by 2.8. Almost as fat, but longer than the 1.2, it is balanced better. This is the 85mm I've been dreaming of, and now it's mine!
Date published: 2017-11-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Holy smokes. I rented this lens a week ago. I was weary about purchasing such a weighty lens(both literal weight and price-wise. Long story short, I bought this lens after my first shoot. I ended up really loving the weight of the lens! The autofocus is silent and super pristine. It will be a great addition to my business! I couldn't be more impressed with Canon!
Date published: 2019-05-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Lens I was hesitant to buy this lens because I love the EF 85mm f/1.2 so much. The weight of the lens is good and it focuses pretty quickly. I guess the IS helps when hand held. I will still use the f/1.2 for studio work.
Date published: 2019-08-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful Lens! Quite simply...this is an outstanding lens. Typical Canon quality I have come to expect after shooting Canon for 30+ years. This is a marked improvement over the 85mm 1.2 II. Lighter, and faster focusing, not to mention the added Image Stabilization...a great tool to have. I do not notice much of a loss of Bokeh from the 1.2 to 1.4 f stop. Color and Contrast are wonderful! The IS really works as I can typically shoot handheld down to 1/25 or 1/15 with no issues. Adding this to my 5D MKIV or my EOS R makes a perfect walking around lens, and for studio use it really shines. Add this lens to your gear, you won't be disappointed.
Date published: 2019-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from a Canon lens is built well, bokeh is wonderful, photos are razor sharp. Great addition to other Canon lenses
Date published: 2019-07-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from WOW!!! Just WOW...Goodbye 85mm 1.2L!!! I've had this amazing collection of Canon Glass in a barrel for a few months now and it has nearly been a permanent fixture on my 5D Mk-IV!!! While I have loved, as many have,my 85-1.2L for a long time and across several bodies, it's draggingly slow Autofocus has always been an issue for using it more than in the studio and select location work. While losing a stop of light seemed sad at first thougts, the addition of the amazing IS system in this lens has more than compensated...AND saved my forearms a lot of wear and tear on long days via the reduction in weight over the 1.2...
Date published: 2018-07-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent addition to my Canon lenses arsenal I have the 85mm 1.8 which I very much like. I have used the 85 1.2 which I loved but found difficult t use in "live" situations. When Canon announced the 1.4, I patiently waited and read everything that had been published about it: reviews, a couple of comparisons (Sigma Art, etc.. Well, I finally received my copy about 10 days ago and I really like it. The focusing is fast, the color accurate. Some reviewers believe the Sigma Art is sharper, has less CA, etc. The fact is that I find the differences negligible even at close inspection. The decisive addition of the IS makes this Canon the leader of the pack. This lens focuses quickly even with limited lighting. I am astounded by how quickly and sharply this lens responds. Great lens, great addition. It will displace my 135 1.2 and even the 70-200mm 2.8 in many situations.
Date published: 2018-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome lens This lens is spectacular. Using it wide open with excellent results. Of course, I'd love the RF 85 1.2, but at less than half the price this is a no brainer. So happy with it.
Date published: 2019-12-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Solid Value I am not a professional, but could tell immediately the professional quality of this lens. It ads a new dimension in composition with its extremely shallow depth of field. Automatic focus is truly a snap. I've shot outdoor portraits of grandchildren and the outcomes are brilliant. Couldn't be more pleased with this lens. Price is relative when considering how often you will use this lens and the quality of the resulting pictures.
Date published: 2019-05-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Greatest portraits lens ever ++ This is literally the best portrait lens ever made, period. The build is solid and top notch quality, the image stabilization is cutting edge, auto-focus is spectacular. Opened all the way up to f/1.4 you can really create those "dreamy" backgrounds, not just bokeh, but something magical to it (about 95% of the f/1.2 counterpart. Stopped down to f/1.8 - f/4 and you can still get great subject to background separation with excellent bokeh, while keeping your subject entirely sharp. At f/2.8 - f/4 you can get pretty much your entire subject sharp, with still a great blurred background. The color rendition, contrast, natural saturation, are all fantastic right out of camera. While it's a touch on the heavy side, the ergonomics are great and it's way better than the 85mm f/1.2 predecessor. It's definitely a tank compared to the old school 85mm f/1.8 but the difference in quality, build, and versatility with the wider aperture are night and day and worth the weight/size trade-off. In addition to portraits, I actually find the 85mm a great focal length for lifestyle and walking around photography, the quality of this lens really adds an extra punch to just about anything, even distant landscapes. The best part about this lens is you can shoot hand held in just about any condition thanks to the IS and wide aperture. For any serious portrait photographer you can probably buy this lens and not need to purchase anything else for the rest of your career. It's also a great addition to any other professional genre of photography.
Date published: 2019-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Lens I bought this lens a few weeks ago and it has become my new "go to"
Date published: 2020-06-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loving my 85mm 1.4 IS The lens arrived in a timely manor. It looks like new. I am enjoying it tremendously!
Date published: 2019-12-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Item in a good package, shipment is fast Bought 85 14L, the item arrived in a good package and the shipment is fast. The lens shows great sharpness all the way to wide open. The auto focus is fast, accurate and quiet.
Date published: 2018-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A truly awesome lens! I bought this for portrait work but now it sits on my 5d mark iv like a king on his throne! It’s great for portrait work and for creating that bokeh effect. I’m extremely happy with it.
Date published: 2018-05-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Photoshoot Fantasy type Fantastic! Nowhere near being disappointed. Great Lens.
Date published: 2021-02-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Everything I dreamed of! This lens is the best lens I've ever owned. It is so sharp and the autofocus is super fast. I couldn't be happier.
Date published: 2020-01-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Glass You really need to decide upon your focus point when using it wide open.
Date published: 2021-07-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent lens Excelent portrait lens, I also use it for some landscape picture. Auto focus is very fast, and the picture is very sharp. Overall I like the image quality of the lens.
Date published: 2021-03-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent lens Excelent portrait lens, I also use it for some landscape picture. Auto focus is very fast, and the picture is very sharp. Overall I like the image quality of the lens.
Date published: 2021-03-18T00:00:00-04:00

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