Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens is a highly practical and portable medium telephoto lens that offers superb image delineation. Renowned for producing sharp and clear images across all aperture settings, this lens is a favorite among professional photographers and hobbyists alike. Designed through advanced computer simulations, the lens creates a beautiful background blur, often referred to as bokeh, which allows in-focus subjects to stand out against a softly blurred backdrop. This is achieved through a virtually circular aperture diaphragm, which also gives out-of-focus regions a more even and aesthetically pleasing feel.One of the standout features of the EF 85mm f/1.8 USM lens is its large maximum aperture. This f/1.8 aperture allows photographers to shoot hand-held in challenging low-light conditions, while also providing the ability to restrict depth-of-field for creative effects. Ideal for portrait photography, the short telephoto focal length of the lens subtly compresses perspective, reducing the size of prominent facial features for a more flattering result. The lens also features a non-rotating front element during focusing, enabling the use of specialist filters such as polarizers and graduates without affecting the image quality.The lens is equipped with a ring-type ultrasonic motor that drives autofocus extremely quickly and nearly silently. This ensures accurate focus without overshooting, and with the added benefit of full-time manual override, photographers can adjust focus without leaving AF mode.The EF 85mm f/1.8 USM lens also features Super Spectra coatings, which ensure accurate color balance and enhance contrast. These coatings also reduce flare and ghosting, a common issue caused by light bouncing off a camera's sensor. Finally, the lens integrates seamlessly with E-TTL II flash metering, passing distance information back to a compatible EOS camera to ensure optimal flash metering. This makes the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens an essential tool for any photographer looking to capture stunning portraits and close-up shots.