Canon EF 85mm Lens
The EF 85mm lenses are a group of medium telephoto prime lenses made by Canon Inc. that share the same focal length. These lenses have an EF type mount that fits the Canon EOS line of cameras.
This 85mm focal length is perfect for portraiture as labeled by Canon and practicing professionals, due to the focal length creating just the right perspective for both the subject and the background. The 85mm is most commonly used for head and shoulder type portraiture, upper torso portraiture and selective floral photography. It will commonly be found in the kits of photographers that shoot wedding, birthdays, and other events involving people. These photographers would also carry a 70-200mm for complementing the longer focal lengths, usually for shooting full body portraiture.
Three EF 85 mm lenses have been available. Two of these are L series lenses.
- f/1.2L USM
- f/1.2L II USM
- f/1.8 USM
Read more about Canon EF 85mm Lens: Crop Factor, EF 85mm F/1.2L USM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, Specifications, Similar Lenses
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