Customers have good things to say about the image quality, bokeh, and price of the EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens, frequently praising its sharpness and performance in low light. Positive feedback also highlights its ease of use and the suitability of its focal length for portraits. While some users noted chromatic aberration and occasional focus issues, these concerns were less prevalent than the positive reviews.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the lens!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have a 50mm so I was not sure about adding this as my next lens but am quite pleased with my purchase. Still a beginner and it definitely improved my shots. Excellent lens for the price!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lens Review
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This lens works like magic. It definitely captures the best photos. I am so happy the sales rep referred me to this lens. I am happy with my purchase of the canon 90D
I would recommend this to a friend
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Bokeh, Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great portrait lens
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Great portrait lens if you are wanting something that gives you good blur in the background and price is reasonable.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sharp. Crisp. AMAZING!
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This baby is a beauty. You have to do a little leg work (literally) if you're shooting multiple subjects at the same time but its nowhere near being a deal breaker! Every photographer should have this bad boy in their arsenal.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
go to lens
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
my go to lens! great quality, love pairing with my canon 80d. use this lens for a variety of portraits - families, individual portraits, etc.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Lens
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This lens is amazing. I was long overdue for a portrait lens. I’m an amateur photographer and used this lens for an outdoor wedding. The Clarity of the photos taken with my Canon 7D are nothing short of outstanding.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great quality lens
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This lens is quite good. I should say REALLY good. The sharpness and image quality is amazing...especially for its price. I own this and a 50mm 1.8 and I've found that this lens is becoming my go-to, especially for portraits.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Low light performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very happy with the purchase!
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This lens is very fast focusing and shoots well in low light. With the 1.8 setting you get a very shallow depth of field which is amazing for portraits. I've played around with some close up shots as well and have had excellent results.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
One of Canon's best for price/performance
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This is a great and fast portrait lens. I wasn't sure if I would need it, as I already have the 24-105 f4L IS USM and 70-200 f4L IS USM, but after reading the reviews and reasonable price I thought it would be worth the shot.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing lens for portrait photography
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I’m a semi-professional photographer, doing headshots and portraits for local musicians/seniors. This is my go to lens and performs extremely well. A must have if you’re doing any portraits.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Lens Ever...
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My WIFE actually said “This is the BEST lens ever... even you can take amazing pictures with it!”. This lens was purchased to help take better portraits and it makes almost EVERYTHING better!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Low light performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this prime lens
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I typically don't use prime lens but I love this lens. Its a great low light lens for inside gyms for basketball games. I also like the dramatic depth of field that I can achieve with this lens.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great lens
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I did extensive research on canon lenses before making this purchase, goal was to find a great 2.8 prime or better lens at a reseasonable price without breaking the bank, this was it, takes great portraits
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great lens for the price
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Looked at many options for a reasonable price for a hobbyist and this was a good choice for my budget. A little heavier than I anticipated for its size. The quality of pics even on my T2i is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super lens
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Excellent lens for just about everything. This is a really sharp lens for the price. I have not had it off my camera since I bought it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Bokeh
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love it!
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
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I absolutely love this lens for my portrait photography! The bokeh is fire! Buy this lens!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing lens exactly what I’ve been looking!
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This camera does not disappoint it’s everything I’ve been searching for! The sharpness as well as the color of my images are outstanding! Totally transformed my art! Absolutely love it!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Value
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This lens is top notch; if you are looking to take the next step up from a more beginner's level, look no further. Functions like an 800$ lens for half the price. Great purchase
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This lens is a must have!
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If you don't have the cash for the expensive prime "L" lenses, then this is a must have for 85mm. It takes perfect portraits. On a crop sensor, it is a tight shot for most indoor locations though.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing item works prefec the picture is amazing with it.