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Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

The first stabilised fast 85mm: optical IS, weather sealing and ring USM in a 950g barrel. A portrait and wedding lens that also works handheld in low light.

Starting from
£1699 new
Average price across retailers: ~£1734
Available at 3 retailers
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video
£1699
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£1769
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Core
Released
2017
Focal Length
85mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Compatible Mount
Canon EF
Filter Size
77mm
Dimensions
88.6mm diameter × 105.4mm length
Weight
950g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
Optical IS
Optical IS
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.12x
Min. Focus Distance
0.85m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
8.4
Street
5.0
Travel
5.1
Wedding & Events
7.3
Filmmaking
5.4
Documentary
5.7
Landscape
6.0
Casual
4.8
Food
6.1
Architecture
5.8
Underwater
5.5
✅ Great For
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Portrait 8.4 Strong on focal length, maximum aperture and optical quality.
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Wedding & Events 7.3 Strong on autofocus, optical quality and maximum aperture.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 4.8 Held back by focal length and portability.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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