Rating 4.5 71 reviews
Manufacturer: Canon
price MYR 1,900.00 - MYR 2,329.00
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Technology X
12 years ago

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Telephoto Lens Review

First introduced back in July of 1992, the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM medium telephoto lens has been the go to lens of portrait photographers for decades. It benefits from the solid build quality coupled with the low price and overall great image quality.
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OneCall
16 years ago

Sharp as all get out

This is a great lens for portrait photography. With f/1.8 you can get a good shallow DOF and good bokeh. It's sharp as a tack and the focusing is fast and accurate. The construction is not up to L lens standards but this isn't an L lens.
Pros:
  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Quick Focus
  • Sharp Focus
Cons:
  • Weak Casing
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Photo answers
15 years ago

delroekid's Canon 85mm f/1.8 review

i have this lens with me. -fast focus on lowlight -cheap -build quality is just ok -features: As a portrait photographer this serves my strength in taking high quality pictures.
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J&R
15 years ago

Great pictures!

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Pros:
  • Great bokeh
Cons:
  • Difficult to Manual Focus
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naaptol
12 years ago

No matter what if you are in the back row and your son on the stage at a school play, your picture will be Prefect and it will look like you were in the front row.
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henrys.com
11 years ago

Awsome

"I got this lens 3 months ago and since then i has been my go too. I use it mostly when i do automotive photoshoots because of the feel and tone the lens gives too an image. Great depth of field, great subject isolation, great bokeh.
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Adorama
10 years ago

You may not use it every day, but along with the nifty 50 1.8, it's probably one of the best value lens, Canon has to offer, and priced at a fraction the L series match. Great bokeh, fast, and good focus.
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wexphotographic.com
10 years ago

Excellent lens but watch out for chroma

This lens is donkeys years old....I've had one since my film days with a Canon EOS620! It's a keeper for sure and at the current price an absolute bargain. I love the handling; it feels just right on my 50D or 760D and the focussing is blisteringly fast and accurate.
Pros:
  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Quick Focus
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction
Cons:
  • Chromatic Aberrations
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buydig.com
10 years ago

Great camera lens to an extent

Pros: Not too bulky. Lens functions great. Crisp shots. Cons: When they say 'Portrait' lens they mean it. It really is made for close-up head shot portraits rather than family/group shots. You would have to really distance yourself for group photos with this camera.
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Crutchfield
9 years ago

Amazing lens!

Great lens, especially for the price! Auto focus speed is fast and accurate. Bokeh is smooth and beautiful! Light weight but sturdy build. If you're thinking about getting this lens, don't delay! It's definitely worth the asking price!
Pros:
  • Fast AF
  • sharp
  • beautiful bokeh
Cons:
  • No Hood included
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