Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens Review (by Ephotozine)

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The ephotozine has published the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens review (tested on the 50.6MP Canon EOS 5DS R):”There is no doubt that it performs superbly and produces exceptional images, efficiently and with outstanding ergonomics.”

Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens Key Features:

  • EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22
  • One GMo Aspherical Element
  • Air Sphere and Fluorine Coatings
  • Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Dust- and Water-Resistant Construction
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Ephotozine from Conclusion:

Gorgeous and expensive, the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM lens is that aforementioned thing of beauty. There is no doubt that it performs superbly and produces exceptional images, efficiently and with outstanding ergonomics.

There are definite cost choices in that Canon offer a very low priced f/1.8 version, or, looking at the opposite argument, for only just under £200 more the f/1.2 comes into view.

Many may find it surprising that there has been a hole in the Canon range for this f/1.4 lens, which is certainly the classic offering for most other marques. It could be the perfect compromise between cost and speed, but in the end the choice will be a very personal one. What is quite certain is that the new Canon lens will not disappoint.

You can read the full review at ephotozine.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens: $1,599 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.