Testseek.com have collected 47 expert reviews of the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM.
May 2018
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47 Reviews
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Abstract: Canon is one of the most trusted names in photography, and countless enthusiasts, family photographers, and pros reach for its cameras to capture the natural world. The company's SLRs can swap lenses, so you can change the angle of view to snap shots of w...
Published: 2018-06-26, Author: Jim , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: Image stabilization has long been a must-have feature on zoom lenses, but it's not a given on primes, especially not ones with an f/1.4 aperture. The Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM ($1,599) bucks that trend. Not only does it include stabilization, it offers...
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Published: 2018-06-26, Author: Jim , review by: in.pcmag.com
Abstract: Image stabilization has long been a must-have feature on zoom lenses, but it's not a given on primes, especially not ones with an f/1.4 aperture. The Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM ($1,599) bucks that trend. Not only does it include stabilization, it offers...
If, like us, you've been waiting for the perfect combination of stabilization and fast aperture, then yes. This isn't necessarily the best buy for every photographer — it's hard to argue with the $1,200 Sigma — but it does offer a unique combination of fe...
Published: 2018-05-04, Author: Matthew , review by: techradar.com
Fast f/1.4 aperture rating, Image stabilization, Premium build and image quality
Expensive to buy, Quite hefty for an 85mm f/1.4 lens
Not only great for portraiture, this is a hugely versatile prime lens that delivers superb image quality, even when shooting handheld under very low lighting conditions. For the money, it makes the Canon 85mm f/1.2L pretty much redundant. Outright image q...
Abstract: Hands-on with Canon's perfect prime for portraiture, the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Those with some knowledge of Canon lenses will know that there are currently two 85mm prime lenses in its lineup. There's the affordable EF 85mm f/1.8 USM (£325), and th...
There will be many portrait and wedding photographers who are excited by this new lens – and for good reason. It brings image stabilisation, speedy focusing and a super-fast aperture to Canon users who for many years have been demanding a cheaper and ligh...
Fast f/1.4 aperture, Optical image stabilization, Tough weather-sealed build,
Fairly large and heavy, Pricey to buy,
Combining stellar image quality in all respects with great handling and the rare bonus of optical image stabilization, at least in such a fast prime lens, this Canon EF 85mm is brilliant for handheld wedding photography and portraiture. When you're on the...
Abstract: What do you get when you compare three classic prime lenses: the Canon 85mm F/1.2, 85mm F/1.4, and F/1.8? Photographer David Flores found out when he recently put the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM, and Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM le...
