Canon EF 85 mm f/1.4L IS USM
Canon Aug 2017
Canon Full frame

Canon EF 85 mm f/1.4L IS USM

This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon EF, covering 85 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.4. It weighs 950 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2017. That combination suits portrait and low-light photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This short telephoto prime lens features a f/1.4 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, street, low-light. The optical design incorporates 14 elements / 10 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/1.4
Aperture
85mm
Focal
950 g
Weight
Aug 2017
Released
Canon site

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Good for portraitlow-light
Street
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
85 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.4
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
14 elements / 10 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.85 m (33.46 inches)
Filter size
77 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF
Dimensions
105.4 x 88.6 mm
Weight
950 g (33.51 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Portrait, Street, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 7.5% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon EF 85 mm f/1.4L IS USM
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01 20240126-172504 by AlexM.
Fading Summer
02 Fading Summer by CGR62
Fading Summer
03 Fading Summer by CGR62
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04 20240321-154005 by AlexM.
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05 20240407-133612 by AlexM.
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06 20240126-171857 by AlexM.
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07 20240407-141132 by AlexM.
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08 20231024-111057 by AlexM.
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09 20240113-095101 by AlexM.
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10 20230919-181926 by AlexM.
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11 20240321-163804 by AlexM.
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12 20240815-211442 by AlexM.
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13 20240407-141506 by AlexM.
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14 20240321-152539 by AlexM.
juggling
15 juggling by Kuro Mitsu
Village Grocery 1
16 Village Grocery 1 by Paul Comstock
Spotted lantern fly
17 Spotted lantern fly by Paul Comstock
sign
18 sign by Paul Comstock
Subaru
19 Subaru by Paul Comstock
The Quiraing
20 The Quiraing by ruukivi
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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