EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens
The Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens is a professional-grade prime lens, designed to deliver exceptional portrait photography for photographers in New Zealand. With its wide f/1.4 aperture, advanced image stabilization, and L-series build quality, this lens is ideal for capturing stunning portraits, low-light shots, and creative compositions with beautiful bokeh.
Key Features
- Wide f/1.4 Aperture: Allows for superb low-light performance and shallow depth of field, creating smooth, dreamy bokeh with a 9-blade circular aperture.
- 4-Stop Image Stabilization: Ensures sharp handheld portraits and low-light shots by reducing camera shake.
- Advanced L-Series Optics: Provides top-tier optical performance with 14 elements in 10 groups, delivering sharp, high-contrast images.
- Air Sphere Coating (ASC): Minimizes lens flare and ghosting, ensuring better contrast and color fidelity even when shooting into direct light.
- High-Speed Autofocus: The whisper-quiet ring-type ultrasonic motor (USM) ensures rapid and accurate autofocus, perfect for fast-paced portrait sessions.
- Durable L-Series Build: Weather-sealed construction protects against dust and moisture, making it reliable in challenging environments.
Specifications
- Focal Length: 85mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
- Minimum Aperture: f/22
- Lens Construction: 14 elements in 10 groups
- Image Stabilization: Yes (4 stops)
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.85m
- Maximum Magnification: 0.12x
- Aperture Blades: 9 (rounded)
- Filter Size: 77mm
- Dimensions: 88.6 x 105.4mm
- Weight: Approx. 950g
- Lens Cap: E-77 II
- Lens Pouch: LP1219
Why Choose the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens?
The EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM is the ultimate portrait lens for photographers in New Zealand. Its fast aperture, image stabilization, and professional-grade optics make it ideal for creating stunning portraits with soft background blur. Whether you're shooting in a studio or outdoors in challenging light, this lens delivers exceptional sharpness and reliability every time.
Inspiration for Your Photography
Capture striking portraits with the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM lens. Its wide aperture enables you to create dreamy bokeh and isolate your subject, while the built-in stabilization ensures crisp, handheld shots in low light. This lens is perfect for wedding, fashion, and lifestyle photographers looking to elevate their craft.
Available in New Zealand
The EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM is available for purchase from Canon New Zealand for $2,649 RRP. With its combination of speed, sharpness, and durability, this lens is a must-have for any professional or enthusiast photographer passionate about portraits.