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Canon 85mm f/1.8

Canon 85mm f/1.8
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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 reviews of Canon 85mm f/1.8. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design.

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On average, users rate this product 96/100 and experts rate this product 88/100.

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM EF Review Round-up

 

With the exception of purple fringing in harsh contrast situations the lens performed extremely well. If you're looking for a near-perfect portrait lens - well, stop here - you've found it! Naturally the lens has also a life beyond portraits. It's also...

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Canon 85mm f/1.8 Review

 

The following Mini Review of the Canon 85mm f/1.8 Lens was submitted by Liza 11. This lens is one of the best and most versatile prime lenses I own. Not only do I use it as a portrait lens for my outdoor senior portrait shoots, I also keep it handy for...

This lens is one of the best and most versatile prime lenses I own. Not only do I use it as a portrait lens for my outdoor senior portrait shoots, I also keep it handy for basketball season. The 85mm is known in sports shooter circles as ?the...

Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : WDC Team (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Canon 85mm f/1.2 USM L

 

There are plenty of 85mm lenses available, but not many also have an f/1.2 aperture. This gives you two really nice options.......

Great results, fast aperture, nice background blur, fast and quiet, build quality

Expensive, limited appeal (but that's really splitting hairs!)

This lens is a beauty, well crafted and it performs like a dream. Sadly for many of us, it will remain a dream; the hefty weight is only matched by the hefty price tag. Still, if you can afford it and you want the best, the Canon 85mm f/1.2 is worth...

Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera Magazine (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Review of the Canon 85mm F1.2 USM L - Digital SLR Reviews

 

There are plenty of 85mm lenses available, but not many also have an f/1.2 aperture. This gives you two really nice options...

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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Canon 85mm f/1.8

 

Canon has two 85mm fixed focus primes in its EF lens range - the ultra fast EF 85mm f/1.2 L USM costing £1799 and the practical 85mm f/1.8 USM, which is the cheaper alternative costing £319.

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

The premiere Canon EF portrait lens for full-frame bodies.

 

Most visitors to this review will fall in one of two groups. Those who are curious about such an expensive lens and those who simply want the best possible results from a Canon EF mount lens. I am addressing the latter group. Like myself you ...

Fast aperture, accurate focus, smooth bokeh, no distortion, great color rendition

HEAVY, Slow focus, Expensive, Indirect electronic manual focus

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (photoanswers.co.uk)

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.i love it @f2.8

Dec, 2010
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