Canon 85mm f1.8 USM is an Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.
Lenses in Canon EF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Lens Mount
Canon 85mm f1.8 USM is compatible with cameras that have 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.
Focal Range
Canon 85mm f1.8 USM has a fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 136mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Canon 85mm f1.8 USM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Canon 85mm f1.8 USM With Optical Image Stabilization
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon 85mm f1.8 USM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.13x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.85m. 0.13x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.
Aperture
Canon 85mm f1.8 USM has a max aperture of F1.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.
Optical Formula
Canon 85mm f1.8 USM's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 7 groups .
Lens Hood
Canon 85mm f1.8 USM doesn't come with a lens hood but there is an optional lens hood with a part code of ET-65 III that you can order separately.
Body Colour
Canon 85mm f1.8 USM is available in Black color.
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