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Canon Ef 85 1.8 (usm) Lens W/hd

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★★★★★
4.7

based on 329 reviews  

 

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★★★★★
4.5

$359.00 - $459.99

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Pros

  • Sharp focus (235)
  • Consistent output (179)
  • Lightweight (165)
  • Easily interchangeable (132)
  • Quality construction (130)
  • Durable (126)
  • Fast focus (113)
  • Rugged (41)
  • Easy to clean (24)
  • Easy to use (17)
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Cons

  • Heavy (14)
  • Weak casing (9)
  • Slow focus (8)
  • Blurry focus (6)
  • No lens hood (3)
  • Fixed lens (2)
  • Lens creep (2)
  • Tough to attach (2)
  • Can't close focus (1)

Best Uses

  • Portraits (193)
  • General purpose (131)
  • Sports/action (86)
  • Night photography (76)
  • Landscapes (22)
  • Special effects (19)
  • Wildlife (17)
  • Upgrade (14)
  • Back-up (8)
  • Everyday (8)
 
 
 

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Canon Ef 85 1.8 (usm) Lens W/hd

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$359.00

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$369.00

 

$398.70

 

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Last update: Nov 3, 2009

Canon Ef 85 1.8 (usm) Lens W/hd Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[11 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
Amazing Portrait lens

"I love this lens. I had the standard kit lens and one telephoto lens but was disappointed with the clearity for portrait work. This lens provides the crispness of the model and nice background blurring. You can't go wrong with this lens...." Read Full Review »

Jul 27, 2007 by Portraits by Gretchen

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★★★☆☆
3.0
A decent lens

"I am a amateur plus photographer, I have my own three light home studio and I do a lot of portrait work. I have been trying to get that real nice portrait look out of some inexpensive Canon Zoom lenses with moderate success. I called[...] to ask for suggestions on a good portrait lens for my Canon EOS Mark II Ds 16.8 megapixel camera. They suggested the Canon 1.2 II 85mm lens. I bought the less expensi..." Read Full Review »

Nov 03, 2009 by Geno

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[11 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

Canon Ef 85 1.8 (usm) Lens W/hd Review

Amazing Portrait lens

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Quiet
  • Sharp Focus
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Portraits
  • Professional Work
 

"I love this lens. I had the standard kit lens and one telephoto lens but was disappointed with the clearity for portrait work. This lens provides the crispness of the model and nice background blurring. You can't go wrong with this lens. "

Taken on a shoot

Taken on a shoot
  • Using Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 27 2007
Portraits by Gretchen
Fredericksburg, VA
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Canon Ef 85 1.8 (usm) Lens W/hd Review

Great Sports Shots

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Easy To Clean
  • Lightweight
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
 

"I use this lens for all of my indoor sports shots.I have taken over 3000 shots in the last three months. It is the one lens that gives you that clear sports shot. I'm glad I got this lens. You will too. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 23 2008
EJK
White Salmon, WA
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Canon Ef 85 1.8 (usm) Lens W/hd Review

One awsome Lens for the price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • A realy a nice lense
  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Easy To Clean
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Portraits
  • Professional Work
 

"I can’t Comment enough to the power of this one little lens.

Canon engineers knew what they were doing when they designed

This lens it’s perfect for the amateur all the way too the professional.

The (85 mm) is fast, quite and very reliable I have many lenses a few

Thousand $’s in just lenses bu …"  Read Full Review »

85 mm

 85 mm
  • Shot with the canon 5D

50 mm

50 mm
  • Shot with the canon 20D
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 12 2007
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Albuquerque , New Mexico
I am:
  • Pro wedding and portrait
  • Professional
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Price: $439.00
 
 

Canon Ef 85 1.8 (usm) Lens W/hd Review

Great lens!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Quick Focus
  • Sharp Focus

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Landscape Photography
  • Night Photography
  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife
 

"I use this lens on my Canon 5D and love it! It is ideal for full body shots (which my 50mm isn't so great at), but also takes nice close ups. My favorite thing about this lens is the beautiful bokeh!



I generally use this lens for portraits, but I've used it for some sporting events and it worked …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 27 2009
Kel Ward
Oregon
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $439.00
 

[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Canon Ef 85 1.8 (usm) Lens W/hd Review

cheap L-lense

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
 

"After star sky test, I am really suprised to see the stars is round, sharp and pin-point, even at F1.8 wide open! That is the quallity only L-lenses have! For this price, this is the best lense I have ever see! "

  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 11 2007
Jamin
Toronto, Canada
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $439.00
 
 
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