Reddit reviews Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras - Fixed

I know a lot of people like those lenses but I've never been a fan of the bokeh. On the plus side I've heard they are very well made, so there's that. I'm assuming you shoot canon since that's what you linked to, and if that's the case I'd suggest looking at the canon 85mm f/1.8. I used to have one and it is a fantastic lens. Or, if you want/need the extra speed and you don't mind focusing manually check out the Samyang 85mm f/1.4.

They're both great lenses and are sharper and cheaper than the one you linked. The Samyang is currently on sale for $280, while the Canon one goes for about $360. Sigma also makes a pretty good 85mm but it costs about $900.


Here's a review for the canon lens, and here's one for the Samyang version.

I would buy 7DII over a 6D in a heartbeat hands down more versatile. But I encourage you to buy an older camera since you're just starting out the

BUY THIS 7D with a low shutter count only $600. Still a hell of a camera to start with, lenses are more important.

Canon 10-18mm lens $300

Canon 50mm f/1.8 $120

Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 $650 OR buy a 70-200mm f/4 IS L lens USED off FredMiranda, or buy a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS mkI L USED off FredMiranda I got my f/2.8L mkI for $1,300 last year the MKII goes for $1,900 or so used but wasn't worth the $600 for me.

Card reader $18

Then get some Sandisk 16gb or 32gb cards

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Other stuff to think about:

Canon 85mm f/1.8 $360

$130 Flash

Tripod $200

Canon 50mm f/1.4

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Big purchases way down the road

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS mkII L $2,200

A 300mm f/2.8 or even f/4 wouldn't be a bad thing to shoot for either if you really want to do wildlife but not spend over $6,000 on a lens

Canon 1.4 teleconverter $500 this only works with L lenses buy this way down the road if you need more reach.

Canon 16-35mm or 17-40mm L lens

I'm looking into getting a new lens for my Canon Rebel Xti. Mostly, I want it for portraits and to get the shallow DOF. I Found two choices on Amazon that I can't seem to decide on. The first one is the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 50mm link for around $100. The second is the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens 85mm link for $369. I know that the 85mm would be ideal for portrait photography because of the flattening but would there really be that big of a difference between 50mm and 85mm? And does anyone have any opinions on these lenses? TIA!

I only meant telephoto in that it's narrower than a "normal" perspective (50mm for a FF 35mm sensor).

An 85mm lens is very lightweight and portable (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-85mm-Medium-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00007GQLU), not what normally comes to mind when you think "telephoto". The advantage over a shorter focal length is that it's easier to blur out the background for portraits, whereas a wide angle will keep more of the background in focus.

Thank you for your input. The 7D is a 1000 dollars cheaper.

I am not too familiar with photography, I searched for the lenses you mentioned in Amazon. But I'm not clear about the difference between them. Which one would you recommend?

This is what I found:

50 mm

35 mm

85 mm

Thanks for the links. Are you shooting with Nikon or Canon? Since both these lenses are made from different manufacturers.

To speak in a general sense, most lenses will do pretty much the same thing, to capture an image. What you're paying for is convenience, performance, and build quality. Expensive lenses tend to have better weather sealing protection, sharpness (higher IQ), low light shooting, and added bells and whistles like image stabilization (IS), faster auto-focus mechanics, less optical distortions and light refractions, etc.

Here's a comparison between the Canon lens above and this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-85mm-Medium-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00007GQLU/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=canon+85mm+f1.4&qid=1563837424&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Both lenses are prime lenses. They're both at an 85mm focal length. But the cheaper one (above) only reaches a maximum aperture of 1.8, compared to the $1,500 F/1.4. It might not seem like a huge jump, but certain professional photographers need that extra .4. The expensive lens also has IS, aspherical lens coating, and high-speed AF (all those added things which make for a better-built lens). For example, If you're a wedding photographer, having an expensive lens that you can run-and-gun with makes it easier for you while on the job. If you're shooting indoors and have a lens that handles well in low-light, you won't waste precious time setting up a tripod or worry about blurry photos with the help of the IS.

While it's easy to say an expensive lens will produce a better image, the difference is typically unnoticeable until you enlarge the photo or when shooting low light. I always tell beginner photographers that expensive gear won't make you a better photographer. Experience will. Being able to utilize any lens at your disposal is what will separate you from the novices. However, I'm not telling you how to spend your money. If you plan on sticking with photography in the long haul, it could be worth buying one expensive lens compared to five inexpensive ones. It's a matter of preference. I hope this helps!

Had my eye on the 85mm 1.8 USM for awhile. Anyone have any experience with it on a crop camera?

I'm in the market for my first prime lens. I'm an Ecologist, so I am constantly encountering wildlife and awesome plants. I really want a lens that will allow me to get crisp pictures of animals that are typically spooked easily but also get macros of plants, insects, and amphibians. It is also worth mentioning that I handle a lot of animals at night.

I'm currently using a T3i and have a budget of $400. The two lenses I have been considering are:Canon 85mm F/1.8 and Canon 50mm 1.8. Any advice would be helpful!

Hi, I'm looking to get a new lens for my Canon T3i. I have the kit, nifty fifty, and I bought a used Tamron telephoto last year for like $80.

I'm looking at these three:

Sigma 30mm 1.4

Canon 28mm 1.8

Canon 85mm 1.8

Any suggestions on which one I should go for? I know a lot of the time people say it depends on what you want to photograph...but I don't know what I'll be photographing yet! The f1.4 on the Sigma is quite tempting...

Thanks!

/u/extrassunny - I don't know how sharp a lens you're looking for, but for autofocusing image quality like [this] (https://youtu.be/DytSG997umM) below $300, you might want to consider a [$296.99 used Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM with a 60 day warranty] (https://www.amazon.com/Canon-85mm-Medium-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00007GQLU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?m=A1F2G2J2Z6R2X7&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1521538587&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20).

Great lens in both manual and autofocus modes.

It's the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, so I end up with about 135mm on my Canon XTi.

Edit: Here are some examples of my Mini with that lens.

EF 85mm f/1.8 is selling for $369 on B&H, Amazon, Adorama (Bundled, best deal).

Hello all,


I have some Lens questions.


I recently bought a new camera Sony Ax 6000. The kit came with a E 3.5-5.6 16-50mm lens and E 4.5-6.3 55-210mm lens. I'm trying to find out if I can use my old lenses from my Dads Canon. From my understanding they are a lot better then the Sony lenses I currently have. Is there some conversion kit I can pick up or is it not worth it and I should just buy better Sony lenses. Or since the old camera is a dslr those lenses wont work on a mirror less?

It is an EOS 20D Canon.

• Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras - Fixed
  https://www.amazon.com/Canon-85mm-Medium-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00007GQLU
  
  
  
• Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
  https://www.amazon.com/Canon-75-300mm-4-5-6-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00004THD0
  
  
  
• EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 link isnt exactly it mine doesnt have image stabilization.
  https://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-18-55mm-3-5-5-6-Lens/dp/B000V5K3FG
  
  
  Really appreciate the help. Thank You

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-85mm-Medium-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00007GQLU

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-85mm-Medium-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B00007GQLU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=canon+85mm&qid=1566085411&s=gateway&sr=8-3