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The Canon 85mm f/1.8 is a solid portrait lens that also works well for photographing small-venue indoor sports. Key features include:
Incredibly sharp images
Fast autofocus
Excellent portrait and small-venue indoor-sports lens
Compact, lightweight build
Sharp Lens with Fast Autofocus. The 85mm f/1.8 is a lightweight, compact lens. It’s nearly as sharp as the Canon 85mm f/1.2L, but its fast autofocus means it’s preferable for action shots.
Excellent for Indoor Sports Photography and Portraiture. A number of photographers use this lens for small-venue indoor-sports photography, and it’s also an excellent portrait lens.
Angle of View |
28 degrees |
Aperture |
f1.8-22 |
Autofocus |
Autofocus |
Brand |
Canon |
Compatibility |
Crop and Full Frame |
Diameter |
2.9" |
Dimensions |
Length: 3" |
Filter Size |
58.0mm (nonrotating front element) |
Filter Style |
nonrotating front element |
Flare Resistance |
Minimal ghosting, moderate contrast loss |
Focal Length |
85.0-85.0 |
Focusing System |
Internal, Full time active, USM motor |
Groups/Elements |
7/9 |
Hood Included |
No |
Hood Type |
(ET-65III) |
Image Stabilization |
No |
Item Type |
Lens |
Lens Type |
Normal Range |
Low Dispersion Elements |
0 |
Max Aperture |
1.8 |
Maximum Magnification |
0.13x |
Minimum Aperture |
22.0 |
Minimum Focusing Distance |
2.8feet |
Mount |
Canon EF |
Weather Resistant |
No |
Weight |
0.9 lb |