Skip to content
LensFinder.org
Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM

Canon EF Autofocus

Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Weight
425 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
85 cm
Length
71.5 mm
Check price on Amazon 1

At a Glance

This 85 mm is a bright short telephoto for Canon EF on full frame. Its f/1.8 aperture allows shorter shutter times in dim light and a shallow depth of field. Manual focus is available at any time, and the front element does not rotate while focusing. It focuses from 85 cm and suits portraits and events.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Events

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Report an error

Is a value wrong or missing for Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM? Tell us what is wrong.

Min. focal length
85 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
7
Weight
425 g (0.94 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
85 cm (33.46 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.7 (0.13×)
Length
71.5 mm (2.81 in)
Diameter
75 mm (2.95 in)
Released
July 1992

Manufacturer data: canon-europe.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM fit?

The Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 85mm F1.8 USMTamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USDMeike AF 85mm f1.8 SE II STMSamyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.8f/1.8f/1.4
Weight425 g700 g369 g485 g
Filter diameter58 mm67 mm62 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance85 cm80 cm65 cm90 cm
Length71.5 mm91.3 mm74.6 mm72 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnono
Open these lenses in the comparison and add more

Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM weigh?

The Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM weighs 425 g. It is 71.5 mm long with a diameter of 75 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM use?

The Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM is 85 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.

Mastodon