Just Announced: Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
A long-awaited lens for many, the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM could be considered an update to the venerable 85mm f/1.2L; however, this new version trades in the f/1.2 maximum aperture for an updated optical design and image stabilization.
Despite the new version being 1/3 of a stop slower, its optical image stabilization system compensates for up to four stops of camera shake for more effective handheld use in low-light conditions.
It also features a ring-type Ultrasonic Motor for quick, quiet autofocus performance and full-time manual focus override to suit shallow-depth-of-field shooting.
Product highlights
- EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
- One GMo Aspherical Element
- Air Sphere Coating
- Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Dust- and Water-Resistant Construction
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Its optical layout uses one glass-molded aspherical element to control spherical aberrations and distortions, and all elements feature an Air Sphere coating to suppress flare and ghosting. Additionally, as an L-series lens, it is also weather-sealed for working in harsh environmental conditions, and the new
Additionally, as an L-series lens, it is also weather-sealed for working in harsh environmental conditions, and the new ET-83E Lens Hood comes with the lens.
Pre-Order EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM: $1,599.00.
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