Small, light and remarkable value, the EF 85mm f/1.8 USM provides superb performance that belies its wallet-friendly price tag. Small in size and light in weight, the EF 85mm f/1.8 USM is a worthy addition to any portrait photographers kit bag. Shoot wide open at f/1.8 for strong isolation of your subject. With an 8-blade aperture diaphragm, the lens produces exceptionally smooth, beautiful background blur. The large maximum aperture will also appeal to wedding photographers, who will value the extra low-light flexibility it gives when shooting indoors or late into the evening. Auto focus is quick and quiet, powered by a USM which also allows for mechanical manual focus whenever necesary. For owners of EF-S mount cameras, the EF 85mm f/1.8 USM provides a focal length of approximately 135mm (35mm equivalent), making it good medium-telephoto option for candid portraits. Focal length and 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/2.8ft Filter size: 58mm
