Canon Ef 85 1.8 (usm) Lens W/hd

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★★★★★
4.7

based on 339 reviews  

from $398.70 - $459.99

 

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Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (360)
  • Consistent output (183)
  • Lightweight (171)
  • Easily interchangeable (136)
  • Well built / quality construction (133)
  • Durable (127)
  • Rugged (41)
  • Easy to clean (24)
  • Easy to use (17)
  • Reliable (12)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (14)
  • Weak casing (9)
  • Slow focus (8)
  • Blurry focus (6)
  • No lens hood (3)
  • Fixed lens (2)
  • Lens creep (2)
  • No hood included (2)
  • Tough to attach (2)

Best Uses

  • Portraits (198)
  • General purpose (132)
  • Sports/action (89)
  • Night photography (79)
  • Landscapes (22)
  • Special effects (19)
  • Wildlife (17)
  • Upgrade (14)
  • Weddings (9)
  • Back-up (8)
 
 
 

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MODEL- 2519A003 VENDOR- CANON FEATURES- EF 85mm f/1. 8 USM Lens Sharp. Lightweight. Responsive. These are just a few adjectives that describe this terrific portrait-length telephoto lens. With a powerful ring-type USM and fast f/1. 8 aperture, subjects zip into focus in the viewfinder. It is great for all types of work calling for moderate telephoto power, but comes into its own low-light situations, and offers a 1/3-stop speed advantage over the 100mm f/2 USB lens. Ultrasonic Motor In order to achieve critical autofocus, the elements within a camera lens have to move quickly, quietly and precisely. With this in mind, Canon developed the world s first lens-based Ultrasonic Motor (USM), which spins the lens motor with ultrasonic oscillation energy. Instead of a large, noisy drive-train system, electronic vibrations create by piezoelectric ceramic elements power the mechanical action of the lens, providing constant torque, with virtually instantaneous stops and starts. USM lenses are both faster and quieter than conventional motor driven autofocus systems, and draw minimal power from the camera, draining very little battery power. -- SPECIFICATIONs --------------------------------------FOCUS DRIVE - UltrasonicANGLE OF VIEW - 28 degrees, 30 feetGROUPS/ELEMENTS - 7/8MINIMUM APERTURE (f) - 16CLOSEST FOCUS DISTANCE- 3. 1 ft. LENGTH - 2 13/16 inchWEIGHT - 15 oz. LENS HOOD - ET-65IIIFILTER SIZE (mm) - 58LENS CAP - E-58UCASE - LP1014 www. Canonlens. Com

Specification Description
Model 2519A003
UPC 082966212901
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Filter/Wide Angle Capability 58mm
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Lens Hood ET65III
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Lens Type Telephoto
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sku 60178
skuprice 369.9900
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Canon Ef 85 1.8 (usm) Lens W/hd Reviews

 
 
 

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[11 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
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
Good, but not great

"POSITIVES: This lens is crisp at any aperture. At f/1.8 the bokeh is very smooth and predictable. The focal length (equivalent to 136mm on my 400D) is perfect for photographing a medium size choir from the back of our church, and is great for taking pictures during concerts without standing between the performers and the irritable people who sit in the front row. I also have fun with it as a walk-around lens; it..." Read Full Review »

Mar 29, 2008 by DugFotoz on Flickr

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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
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    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
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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
Reviewed at:
Price: $399.00
 
 

[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: $399.00
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

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

Don't pass this one up!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Easy To Clean
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Fast Crisp
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Professional Work
  • Special Effects
 

"This lens is Sharp, Fast & Crisp!!! Forget your flash and get real natural life shots of people in natural light... For the money I can't compare this to any other prime lens by Canon. Blows away the 50mm f1.4 in sharpness & focus. Take your photography to the next level without breaking the bank!!! "

Posed shots

Posed shots
  • Using Product
  • Made with Product

Kids feel at ease

Kids feel at ease
  • Made with Product
  • Using Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 25 2007
Whirlwindcove
Hilliard, Ohio
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  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $399.00
 
 
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