It looks like we’re going to get a new 85mm lens from Canon. We’ve been trying to nail down exactly what the lens would be, and we finally have. The Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM will be announced in 2017, though we’re still trying to nail down an estimated announcement timeframe. We don’t know if Read more...
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Canon doesn’t have refurbished gear sales very often, so if you’re in the market for any cameras or lenses, today is the day to buy. Read more...
Jared Polin has completed his review of the Canon EF 85mm f/1. 4L IS, and finds out if this is a better option over the Canon classic, the EF 85mm f/1. 2L II. Personally, I sold my EF 85mm f/1. 2L II after using the EF 85mm f/1.
Roger over at Lensrentals.com has completed his OLAF testing of the brand new Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS. There are lots of charts and all of that to look at. From Lensrentals.com: This is a lens where the designer has focused on being very good in as many situations as possible rather than obtaining the highest Read more...
Canon Asia has posted an interview article with the developers of the Canon EF 85mm f/1. 4L IS USM. The developers initially thought it would be impossible to design such a lens and keep it under 1 kg in weight and have a compact design.
B&H Photo finally has the brand new Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM in stock and ready to ship. PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22 One GMo Aspherical Element Air Sphere and Fluorine Coatings Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System Optical Image Stabilization Dust- and Water-Resistant Construction Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm Canon EF 85mm Read more...
Lensrentals. com has posted a comparison between the EF 85mm f/1. 4L IS, EF 85mm f/1. 2L and the Sigma 85mm f/1. 4 Art. This comparison is not their usual scientific endeavour using OLAF, this is a bit more of a real world comparison by looking at images with our own eyes.
We’ve received word from various retailers that the Canon EF 85mm f/1. 4L IS USM has started shipping today or tomorrow. Demand is pretty high at the moment, and the first shipment may not cover all the preorders from the big retailers.