Canon EF 85mm f1.4 L IS USM

Professional Portrait Prime Lens with Image Stabilization for Canon EF-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens is a professional-grade prime lens designed for Canon EF-mount DSLR cameras. Renowned for its flattering perspective and exceptional optical quality, this lens is a favorite among portrait photographers. The fast f/1.4 aperture offers beautiful background blur and excellent low-light performance, while the inclusion of Optical Image Stabilization (IS) ensures sharp images, even when shooting handheld. As part of Canon's L-series, this lens features robust construction and advanced optics, making it a reliable tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Key Features

Ideal Portrait Focal Length

• 85mm Focal Length: The 85mm focal length is widely regarded as the ideal choice for portrait photography, providing a natural perspective that flatters facial features and isolates subjects against beautifully blurred backgrounds.
• Bright f/1.4 Aperture: The large maximum aperture allows for excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field, creating stunning, creamy bokeh that separates subjects from the background.

Advanced Optical Design

• L-Series Quality: As part of Canon’s prestigious L-series, this lens features top-tier optical design with 14 elements in 10 groups, including a glass-molded aspherical element that helps to minimize distortions and aberrations, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images across the entire frame.
• Air Sphere Coating (ASC): Reduces ghosting and flare, providing superior contrast and color fidelity, even when shooting in challenging lighting conditions.

Optical Image Stabilization (IS)

• 4-Stop IS System: The lens is equipped with Canon's Optical Image Stabilization, which provides up to 4 stops of shake correction. This feature is especially beneficial when shooting in low light or at slower shutter speeds, ensuring sharp images even when handheld.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Ultrasonic Motor (USM): The ring-type Ultrasonic Motor delivers fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance, making it suitable for both still photography and video recording. The lens also features full-time manual focus override, allowing for precise control over focus at any time.

Professional Build Quality

• Durable Construction: Built to withstand the rigors of professional use, the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM lens features robust, weather-sealed construction that protects against dust and moisture, ensuring reliable performance in various environments.
• Fluorine Coating: The front and rear lens elements are coated with fluorine to resist smudges, water, and oil, making the lens easier to clean and maintain.

Specifications

• Model: Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
• Mount: Canon EF-Mount
• Focal Length: 85mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Construction: 14 elements in 10 groups (including 1 aspherical element)
• Angle of View: 28° 30' (on full-frame)
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.85m (2.79 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.12x
• Filter Size: 77mm
• Dimensions: 88.6mm diameter x 105.4mm length
• Weight: 950g (2.09 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Ideal for Professional Portraiture

• Perfect for Portraits: The combination of an 85mm focal length, fast f/1.4 aperture, and image stabilization makes this lens perfect for portrait photographers who require sharp, high-quality images with beautiful background blur.
• Versatile Low-Light Performance: The bright aperture and IS system allow for greater flexibility when shooting in low-light environments, making it an excellent choice for events, weddings, and indoor portrait sessions.