Overview
A highly practical medium telephoto lens with superb delineation and portability. Images 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.
- The EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens from Canon is a highly practical medium telephoto prime lens ideal for a range of applications including portraiture. Its fast f/1.8 maximum aperture is effective in low light and ideal for shallow depth of field focus control. An ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM) provides fast, smooth and quiet AF action and because the front lens group does not rotate during focusing, polarizing and special filter effects can be used effectively.
Features:
- Fast Maximum Aperture - A bright f/1.8 maximum aperture makes this lens a good choice for low-light photography and provides shallow depth of field control, ideal for portraiture with pleasing background blur.
- Ultrasonic Autofocus Motor - With an ultrasonic motor (USM), the autofocus action on this lens is fast, smooth and quiet.
Modulation Transfer Function or "MTF" is a measurement of the optical performance potential of a lens.
What's in the Box?
- Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens
- E-58U 58mm Snap-On Lens Cap
- Lens Dust Cap E (Rear)
Sample Image
Setting the Lens
1.) Mounting and Detaching the Lens- ( see your camera's instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens)
2.) Setting the Focus Mode - To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. To shoot in manual focus (MF) mode , set the focus mode switch to MF and focus by turning the focusing ring. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode.
3.) Infinity Compensation Mark - To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature.
4.) Autofocus Mode (AF)
5.) Full-time Manual Focus - After autofucosing in ONE SHOT AF mode, focus manually by pressing the shutter button halfway and turning the focusing ring
6.) The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the L mark is aligned with the distance indicator on the distance scale
7.) Infrared Index - corrects the focus setting when using monochrome infrared film.Focus on the subject in MF, then adjust the distance setting by moving the focusing ring to the corresponding infrared index mark
8.) Filters - You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens
9.) Hood - The lens hood can keep unwanted light out of the lens and also protects the lens from rain,snow and dust. To attach the hood, align the hood's attachment position mark with the red dot on the front of the lens then turn the hood in the direction of the arrow until the lens's red dot is aligned with the hood's stop position mark
10.) Press the buttons on both sides of the hood to attach
11.) Pull the hood out from the front of the lens until it stops
Specifications:
- Focal Length & Maximum Aperture........... 85mm 1:1.8
- Lens Construction................9 elements in 7 groups
- Diagonal Angle of View .........28° 30'
- Focus Adjustment..................Rear focusing system with USM
- Closest Focusing Distance ............... 0.85m / 2.8 ft
- Filter Size..................................... 58mm
- Max. Diameter x Length, Weight.............3.0" x 2.8", 15.0 oz. / 75.0 x 71.5mm, 425g