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Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM EF Mount Review

Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM

Main Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 950g / 2.09 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 87mm x 105mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.85m
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Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM Overview


Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitExcellent
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundFair
VloggingAverage
LandscapeFair
Macro

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Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM is a member of Canon's EF L series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

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Reasons to Buy Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
Pricey


Lens Mount

Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM has a maximum diameter of 87mm and total length of 105mm. It weighs 950g / 33.5 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM and Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM (Canon EF mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM vs Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM and the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Size and Weight

Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
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Focal Range

Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM has a fixed focal length of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 136mm.



Weather Sealings

The Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

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Aperture

Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM has a max aperture of F1.4.

Optical Formula

Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 10 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • One molded glass aspherical element + air sphere
  • fluorine coatings.

Lens Hood

Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM is available in Black color.

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Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 85mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.4
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements One molded glass aspherical element + air sphere and fluorine coatings.

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.85m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter No
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 950g
Diameter 87mm
Length 105mm
Materials Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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