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Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

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Product Description:

85mm standard lens with f/1.8 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras

Ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) brings subject quickly into focus

Natural angle of view and perspective is ideal for portraits and natural images

Designed to produce beautiful background blur; weighs 15 ounces

Measures 3 inches in diameter and 2.8 inches long; 1-year warranty

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Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

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 worlds 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 - Ultrasonic
ANGLE OF VIEW - 28 degrees 30 feet
GROUPS/ELEMENTS - 7/8
MINIMUM APERTURE (f) - 16
CLOSEST FOCUS DISTANCE- 3.1 ft.
LENGTH - 2 13/16"
WEIGHT - 15 oz.
LENS HOOD - ET-65III
FILTER SIZE (mm) - 58
LENS CAP - E-58U
CASE - LP1014

MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 1 YEAR LIM

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Warranty:
Manufacturer: Canon
Model No: 2519A003
Dimensions: 4.3 x 4.3 x 5.4 inches. 2 pounds.

Customer Reviews

Sharp Lens

I love this lens. I use it more than my more expensive lens. Like advertised, It does excellent portraits. But I also like getting action with this lens. I'll be honest, It does not focus fast when taking multiple shots quickly so I delete many action but.. when it is on...it is on! It is sharp. It is even slower in low light but I still get many great shots! This is my carry around lens now. And Amazon was a wonderful way to purchase this lens, as always.

A real winner

This is an awesome lens!
Pros:
Super fast autofocus. Good for sports
Great bokeh. Great for portraits!
Sharp throughout
Short lens but good weight
Full-time manual focus

Cons:
3 foot minimum focusing distance

Sometimes I wish this lens can zoom because the image quality is stunning but prime is good in its own way.

I am entierly impressed

I've become a fan of prime lenses. I own a 30mm Sigma 1.4 and now this 85 prime. I can only compare it to other Canon lenses and the two Sigma lenes I own (the others are zooms), and I must say that this is the best in terms of quality. I would not characterize this lens as a "walk around" or primary lens. I use the 30mm for that. It is however wonderful for sports photography and portraits. It's pleanty sharp at 1.8 and the bokeh is wonderful. The 85mm works out to somewhere near 135 with the aps-c sensor and it is just enough telephoto to give your subject some personal space. I use it indoors and out.

5 stars are well deserved.

A great sleeper lens without the L-lens price

I bought this lens for portraits and general walk-around photography. It complements my 24-70mm f/2.8L and 135mm f/2L very nicely.

On a crop sensor camera (Rebel series, 40D, 50D, etc.) you will get a full frame field of view equivalent of 136mm, which may be a little long for some pictures. I have a 450D (Rebel XSi), and it works very well on it.

Pros:
- Lightning fast auto focus
- Excellent sharpness, even at f/1.8. It's performance is similar to my 135mm f/2L, which is says a lot.
- The price. You're getting a "sleeper L lens" without spending a fortune. The L version of this lens is roughly $2000. You're getting a lot of bang for the buck.
- Excellent bokeh. Backgrounds are very smooth.
- Well built. It feels solid when I hold it, unlike the plastic kit lens.
- Small size and lightweight. It's very inconspicuous and doesn't stand out.

Cons:
- There's some visible CA when wide open at f/1.8, but not really a problem for most situations. Stopping down to f/2 or f/2.5 will generally fix it.

Considerations when buying this lens:
- This lens has a 3 foot minimum focusing distance. You can't get too close to your subjects.
- The full frame equivalent FOV (136mm) may be too long for those on a crop sensor camera, depending on what pictures you're taking

Overall, I love this lens. I've been very happy with its performance, and the pictures that I get are simply incredible. If you're interested in a good portrait/short telephoto lens, this is the one to get.

85mm Fixed Lense

Love this 85mm fixed lense. It has a fast focus and takes exceptionally clear pictures.

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