Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict
Lens Reviews - Canon EOS (APS-C)

Sample Shots

Ok, finally here're some sample shots taken with the EOS 350D (converted RAWs).

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Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 85.0mm
Exposure Data: f/1.8 @ 1/4000s
Size 3472x2312
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 85.0mm
Exposure Data: f/1.8 @ 1/4000s
Size 2312x3472
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 85.0mm
Exposure Data: f/4.0 @ 1/800s
Size 3406x2235
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 85.0mm
Exposure Data: f/1.8 @ 1/3200s
Size 2312x3472
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
ISO Speed 100
Focal Length 85.0mm
Exposure Data: f/8.0 @ 1/160s
Size 3472x2312

Verdict

With the exception of purple fringing in harsh contrast situations the lens performed extremely well. If you're looking for a near-perfect portrait lens - well, stop here - you've found it! Naturally the lens has also a life beyond portraits. It's also nice for compressed landscape shots and all aspects where you need to seperate your main subject from the background by using a very large aperture. The silky smooth bokeh (background blur) is a nice extra here. And the good news is: the lens is also very affordable at just 350EUR.

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