Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens Medium telephoto lens for Canon EOS SLR cameras Double your savings when you add a select Canon DSLR Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos Item# 280EF85USM offer details Item# 280EF85USM Review Summary 2 people say In Stock $419.99 Was: -$30.00 : Instant Rebate Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $389.99 Add to cart + Add to wishlist | Email me alerts for this product See related offers and ways to save Save an extra $30 when you add a select Canon DSLR Special Financing Available Buy this item and earn up to 390 Rewards points By buying this product you'll earn up to 390 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you’ll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You’ll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you’ll get credit for the points either way). Overview Details Staff Reviews Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens by Julie Govan Pair Canon's superbly built EF 85mm f/1.8 lens with your Canon SLR, and it may become your go-to lens. This "prime" or fixed-length lens delivers sharp, detailed images, with lovely background blur. Its large maximum aperture of f/1.8 takes in tons of light, letting you "freeze" moving subjects, even when shooting indoors without a flash. And with Canon's built-in Ultrasonic Motor (USM), you get extremely rapid, accurate autofocus, so you never miss a shot. If you need an ultra-responsive lens that snaps exceptional candids, yet has enough telephoto power to capture action scenes in the mid-distance, you've found it. Need a case for your camera's lens? Check out Tamrac's lens compatibility chart to find a case that fits (requires Adobe® Reader®). Highlights:85mm f/1.8 standard lenscompatible with all Canon digital and film EOS SLR cameraseffective focal length:85mm with full-frame sensor digital or 35mm film cameras136mm with APS-C sensor camerasminimum focus distance: 2.8'minimum aperture: f/22Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for quiet, rapid autofocuslens construction: 9 elements in 7 groupsdiaphragm blades: 8attachment/filter size: 58mmlens is 3" in diameter, 2-13/16" longweight: 15.0 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeSupplied Accessories:front and rear lens capsShop all Canon lenses Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Brand Compatibility Loading... Canon Image Stabilization Loading... No Focal Length Loading... 85 mm Maximum Aperture Loading... f/1.8 Weight Loading... 14.9 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual EF-85 mm f/1.8 USM lens Lens cap (installed) Back cover (installed) Limited warranty card Multi-lingual Manual Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: Canon Standard and Medium Telephoto lenses provides a natural angle of view and perspective. This Standard and Medium Telephoto Lens provides you with the image closest to how your eye perceives the subject and are excellent for portraits and for giving images a natural depth of field. The Canon EF85mm f/1.8 USM is a highly practical medium telephoto lens with superb delineation and portability. The lens provides images that are sharp and clear at all apertures. Through computer simulations, the lens has been designed to give beautiful background blur. Since the front lens group does not rotate during focusing, special filter effects are not affected. Compatibility: The EF85mm f/1.8 USM is an EF Canon lens which means it is compatible with all Canon digital SLRs (those that accept EF and EF-S lenses, plus those that accept EF only; which would be the Full-frame EOS 5D Mark II), as well as Canon EOS film SLRs. Ultrasonic Motor (USM): With the Ultrasonic Motor (USM), you can expect fast and quiet focusing capability. Auto/Manual Focus: To shoot in Autofocus mode, set the focus mode switch on the lens to "AF". To manually focus the camera, set the switch to "MF", and focus by turning the focusing ring. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. Lens Construction: The Canon EF85mm f/1.8 USM lens features a lens construction with 9 elements in 7 groups. Diagonal Angle Of View: This Canon telephoto lens provides a diagonal angle of view of 28°, 30'. Optional Filters: You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Quick impressions from the Lab Quick impressions from the Lab Comment by Zak Billmeier Staff Writer - Creative, Written by Zak Billmeier, Staff Writer - Creative, on 2/23/2012 2:55:00 PM This is one of my favorite Canon lenses, and I use it extensively. It's got a lot going for it: it's inexpensive, it's pretty fast, and it's small. It has almost no distortion, so it's great for headshots. I have used it for shooting indoor sports, and it's great for snapping shots at a party because you can keep your distance. The lens is sharp once you begin to stop it down a little, and pretty good wide open. I can't recommend it enough. Product Reviews Review Summary Average Customer Review: 2 people say: 5 Star: (2) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. The Canon 85mm f/1.8 is an excellent lens offering photos of great quality. I knew that it would be difficult to do group shots if you don't have a lot of space, but I bought it specifically for portrait shots and it's nice that you don't have to be so close to your subject which makes them feel a lot more comfortable! I ordered from Crutchfield on a Saturday night and I received the lens by Friday here on Guam! I was utterly surprised by the speedy delivery! Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Good Portrait Lens Written By undrgnd40, Minnesota on Sunday, February 19, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. A satisfyingly good lens for the price. A large maximum aperture makes this lens a good choice for indoor photography where lighting isn't always ideal. The focal length of this lens is good for portraits. The ultrasonic motor is fast focusing and quiet. I've found that nearly all the pics I take with this lens turn out very sharp. It's a very good alternative to the more expensive "L" series 85mm prime. Pros: Picture quality, weight and size are perfect. Cons: Have to buy lens hood separately. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-2 of 2 items Learn more about Lenses Learn more about Lenses Video: How to Choose a Lens Video: How to Choose a Lens Zak Billmeier 8/19/2011 based on 68 ratings (5 comments) Zak shows us the different lenses you can use on a digital SLR camera or interchangeable lens hybrid camera, and how to get the pictures you want when you photograph sports, wildlife, portraits,... Accessorize Your Digital SLR Accessorize Your Digital SLR Dave Bar 1/23/2012 based on 59 ratings (1 comment) Learn how lenses, flashes, and other SLR accessories can help you capture distant images, snap detailed closeups, or take professional looking portraits. Choosing and Using a Lens for an SLR Choosing and Using a Lens for an SLR Tara W. 1/17/2011 based on 244 ratings (11 comments) Not sure what kind of lens to get for your SLR? We'll explain common lens terms and offer tips on which lens to use in common shooting scenarios. Digital Camera Accessories Digital Camera Accessories Meredith Krebs 5/7/2010 Learn how having accessories like extra batteries, a camera bag, and a tripod will help you take better photos with your digital camera. Video: Tips for changing an SLR lens Video: Tips for changing an SLR lens Video Guest 6/16/2011 based on 7 ratings (3 comments) J., Crutchfield photographer, gives us some tips and tricks for changing the lens on a digital SLR camera. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Lenses Accessories Accessories we recommend Lens Filters and Protectors Protect your lens from minor bumps and scratches. Lens filters can reduce reflections or glare, or increase contrast on your shots. Hoya UV HMC Filter Protective filter for compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $26.99 In Stock Kenko Standard-coated UV Filter For compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera Also available in:Open Box: $12.99 $17.99 In Stock Hoya DMC Pro 1 UV Filter Protective filter for compatible camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $48.99 In Stock Hoya Circular PL HMC Filter Polarizing filter for compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $88.49 In Stock Hoya Lens Hood For compatible camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $24.99 In Stock Show more items Cases Keep your new lens safe from bumps and scratches. Lowepro Lens Case 9cm x 9cm Case for standard zoom lenses Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $17.99 In Stock Cleaning Kits Get your lenses clean and fingerprint-free with a cleaning kit. Original LensPen® Lens cleaning tool Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $9.99 In Stock After $3.00 Price Break SideKick™ by LensPen® Touchscreen cleaning kit Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $14.99 In Stock After $5.00 Price Break LensPen® DSLR Pro Kit Cleaning tools for lenses, lens filters, and viewfinders Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $34.99 In Stock Add selected to cart For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_280EF85USM/Canon-EF-85mm-f-1-8-USM-Lens.html ). Recommended Accessories See more accessories Your featured item Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens Medium telephoto lens for Canon EOS SLR cameras $389.99 In Stock After $30.00 Instant Rebate Lens Filters and Protectors Hoya UV HMC Filter Protective filter for compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $26.99 In Stock Cases Lowepro Lens Case 9cm x 9cm Case for standard zoom lenses Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $17.99 In Stock Cleaning Kits Original LensPen® Lens cleaning tool Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $9.99 In Stock After $3.00 Price Break Protect your gear with an extended warranty Add 3 Year Warranty Square Trade Warranty $49.99 In Stock add spill/drop protection for... Accidental Damage Handling $35.00 In Stock Add selected to cart close X Can we help you find something or answer a question? Chat with a Crutchfield advisor or call 1-800-320-6609. Chat
Our take on the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens by Julie Govan Pair Canon's superbly built EF 85mm f/1.8 lens with your Canon SLR, and it may become your go-to lens. This "prime" or fixed-length lens delivers sharp, detailed images, with lovely background blur. Its large maximum aperture of f/1.8 takes in tons of light, letting you "freeze" moving subjects, even when shooting indoors without a flash. And with Canon's built-in Ultrasonic Motor (USM), you get extremely rapid, accurate autofocus, so you never miss a shot. If you need an ultra-responsive lens that snaps exceptional candids, yet has enough telephoto power to capture action scenes in the mid-distance, you've found it. Need a case for your camera's lens? Check out Tamrac's lens compatibility chart to find a case that fits (requires Adobe® Reader®). Highlights:85mm f/1.8 standard lenscompatible with all Canon digital and film EOS SLR cameraseffective focal length:85mm with full-frame sensor digital or 35mm film cameras136mm with APS-C sensor camerasminimum focus distance: 2.8'minimum aperture: f/22Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for quiet, rapid autofocuslens construction: 9 elements in 7 groupsdiaphragm blades: 8attachment/filter size: 58mmlens is 3" in diameter, 2-13/16" longweight: 15.0 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeSupplied Accessories:front and rear lens capsShop all Canon lenses
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Brand Compatibility Loading... Canon Image Stabilization Loading... No Focal Length Loading... 85 mm Maximum Aperture Loading... f/1.8 Weight Loading... 14.9 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual EF-85 mm f/1.8 USM lens Lens cap (installed) Back cover (installed) Limited warranty card Multi-lingual Manual Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: Canon Standard and Medium Telephoto lenses provides a natural angle of view and perspective. This Standard and Medium Telephoto Lens provides you with the image closest to how your eye perceives the subject and are excellent for portraits and for giving images a natural depth of field. The Canon EF85mm f/1.8 USM is a highly practical medium telephoto lens with superb delineation and portability. The lens provides images that are sharp and clear at all apertures. Through computer simulations, the lens has been designed to give beautiful background blur. Since the front lens group does not rotate during focusing, special filter effects are not affected. Compatibility: The EF85mm f/1.8 USM is an EF Canon lens which means it is compatible with all Canon digital SLRs (those that accept EF and EF-S lenses, plus those that accept EF only; which would be the Full-frame EOS 5D Mark II), as well as Canon EOS film SLRs. Ultrasonic Motor (USM): With the Ultrasonic Motor (USM), you can expect fast and quiet focusing capability. Auto/Manual Focus: To shoot in Autofocus mode, set the focus mode switch on the lens to "AF". To manually focus the camera, set the switch to "MF", and focus by turning the focusing ring. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. Lens Construction: The Canon EF85mm f/1.8 USM lens features a lens construction with 9 elements in 7 groups. Diagonal Angle Of View: This Canon telephoto lens provides a diagonal angle of view of 28°, 30'. Optional Filters: You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens.
5 out of 5 Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens Written By JR, Guam on Saturday, May 14, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. The Canon 85mm f/1.8 is an excellent lens offering photos of great quality. I knew that it would be difficult to do group shots if you don't have a lot of space, but I bought it specifically for portrait shots and it's nice that you don't have to be so close to your subject which makes them feel a lot more comfortable! I ordered from Crutchfield on a Saturday night and I received the lens by Friday here on Guam! I was utterly surprised by the speedy delivery! Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Good Portrait Lens Written By undrgnd40, Minnesota on Sunday, February 19, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. A satisfyingly good lens for the price. A large maximum aperture makes this lens a good choice for indoor photography where lighting isn't always ideal. The focal length of this lens is good for portraits. The ultrasonic motor is fast focusing and quiet. I've found that nearly all the pics I take with this lens turn out very sharp. It's a very good alternative to the more expensive "L" series 85mm prime. Pros: Picture quality, weight and size are perfect. Cons: Have to buy lens hood separately. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about Lenses Learn more about Lenses Video: How to Choose a Lens Video: How to Choose a Lens Zak Billmeier 8/19/2011 based on 68 ratings (5 comments) Zak shows us the different lenses you can use on a digital SLR camera or interchangeable lens hybrid camera, and how to get the pictures you want when you photograph sports, wildlife, portraits,... Accessorize Your Digital SLR Accessorize Your Digital SLR Dave Bar 1/23/2012 based on 59 ratings (1 comment) Learn how lenses, flashes, and other SLR accessories can help you capture distant images, snap detailed closeups, or take professional looking portraits. Choosing and Using a Lens for an SLR Choosing and Using a Lens for an SLR Tara W. 1/17/2011 based on 244 ratings (11 comments) Not sure what kind of lens to get for your SLR? We'll explain common lens terms and offer tips on which lens to use in common shooting scenarios. Digital Camera Accessories Digital Camera Accessories Meredith Krebs 5/7/2010 Learn how having accessories like extra batteries, a camera bag, and a tripod will help you take better photos with your digital camera. Video: Tips for changing an SLR lens Video: Tips for changing an SLR lens Video Guest 6/16/2011 based on 7 ratings (3 comments) J., Crutchfield photographer, gives us some tips and tricks for changing the lens on a digital SLR camera. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Lenses
Video: How to Choose a Lens Video: How to Choose a Lens Zak Billmeier 8/19/2011 based on 68 ratings (5 comments) Zak shows us the different lenses you can use on a digital SLR camera or interchangeable lens hybrid camera, and how to get the pictures you want when you photograph sports, wildlife, portraits,...
Accessorize Your Digital SLR Accessorize Your Digital SLR Dave Bar 1/23/2012 based on 59 ratings (1 comment) Learn how lenses, flashes, and other SLR accessories can help you capture distant images, snap detailed closeups, or take professional looking portraits.
Choosing and Using a Lens for an SLR Choosing and Using a Lens for an SLR Tara W. 1/17/2011 based on 244 ratings (11 comments) Not sure what kind of lens to get for your SLR? We'll explain common lens terms and offer tips on which lens to use in common shooting scenarios.
Digital Camera Accessories Digital Camera Accessories Meredith Krebs 5/7/2010 Learn how having accessories like extra batteries, a camera bag, and a tripod will help you take better photos with your digital camera.
Video: Tips for changing an SLR lens Video: Tips for changing an SLR lens Video Guest 6/16/2011 based on 7 ratings (3 comments) J., Crutchfield photographer, gives us some tips and tricks for changing the lens on a digital SLR camera.
Accessories Accessories we recommend Lens Filters and Protectors Protect your lens from minor bumps and scratches. Lens filters can reduce reflections or glare, or increase contrast on your shots. Hoya UV HMC Filter Protective filter for compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $26.99 In Stock Kenko Standard-coated UV Filter For compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera Also available in:Open Box: $12.99 $17.99 In Stock Hoya DMC Pro 1 UV Filter Protective filter for compatible camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $48.99 In Stock Hoya Circular PL HMC Filter Polarizing filter for compatible digital camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $88.49 In Stock Hoya Lens Hood For compatible camera lenses (58mm) Save 10% with a select digital camera $24.99 In Stock Show more items Cases Keep your new lens safe from bumps and scratches. Lowepro Lens Case 9cm x 9cm Case for standard zoom lenses Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $17.99 In Stock Cleaning Kits Get your lenses clean and fingerprint-free with a cleaning kit. Original LensPen® Lens cleaning tool Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $9.99 In Stock After $3.00 Price Break SideKick™ by LensPen® Touchscreen cleaning kit Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $14.99 In Stock After $5.00 Price Break LensPen® DSLR Pro Kit Cleaning tools for lenses, lens filters, and viewfinders Save 10% with a select digital camera Save 10% with a select camcorder $34.99 In Stock Add selected to cart
