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Canon 85mm f/1.8

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Canon 85mm f/1.8

The 85mm f/1.8 is nearly as sharp as the 85mm f/1.2 L but much smaller and easier to handle. The 85mm f/1.8 also focuses faster than the 85mm f/1.2 L and is often preferred for action shots for that reason. A number of photographers use this lens for indoor sports in smaller venues such as high school basketball, hockey, etc. It also serves well as a portrait lens.

Roger’s take: I’m always amused when people compare the 85mm f/1.8 to the f/1.2. They are two entirely different creatures with nothing in common, except that they’re the same focal length. Well, that and they’re both really sharp…and a wide aperture. Other than that though…

Seriously, the f/1.8 is the opposite of the f/1.2 in two really important ways: 1) it’s small and lightweight and 2) it focuses as fast as you please, which makes it one of the best indoor sports lenses for those small and not-too-well-lit high school gyms. In those situations, when f/2.8 just isn’t wide enough, this is the lens to grab.

Does Not Include: lens hood

Specs:

Filter Size
58mm (nonrotating front element)
Aperture
f1.8-22
Length
3.0”
Diameter
2.9”
Weight
0.9 lb
Hood
(ET-65III not included)
Minimum Focusing Distance
2.8 feet
Maximum Magnification
0.13x
Angle of view: (full frame)
28 degrees
Zoom method
NA
Image Stabilization
NONE
Focusing System
Internal, Full time active, USM motor
Aperture Blades
8, curved, octagonal
Groups/Elements
7/9
Low Dispersion Elements
0
Fluorite Elements
0
Aspherical Elements
0
Weather Resistant
No
Flare resistance
Minimal ghosting, moderate contrast loss

Links:

MTF Chart:

Thick lines: 10 lines/mm; thin lines: 30 lines/mm. The darker black lines represent the MTF characteristics at maximum aperture; the blue lines at f/8. The solid lines trace the radical S (sagittal) curve, while the broken lines trace the tangential M (meridional) curve.

If you are bored and don’t understand MTF charts, you can read about them HERE

Lens Diagram:

Pricing

LensRentals.com offers rentals of every length between 4 and 90 days. Some common selections are:

Rental Period Price Day Rate
4 days $20.25 ~$5.07 per day
7 days $27.00 ~$3.86 per day
10 days $36.50 $3.65 per day
14 days $47.25 ~$3.38 per day
21 days $63.50 ~$3.03 per day
30 days $79.75 ~$2.66 per day
45 days $104.00 ~$2.32 per day
60 days $121.50 ~$2.03 per day
90 days $156.50 ~$1.74 per day

The shopping cart will automatically update the quoted price as you adjust the length of your rental.

LensRentals also offers an optional damage waiver on this product, limiting your expense should it get damaged while in your possession.

Rental Period Waiver Price Total Price Day Rate
4 days +$6.75 $27.00 $6.75 per day
7 days +$9.00 $36.00 ~$5.15 per day
10 days +$12.25 $48.75 ~$4.88 per day
14 days +$15.75 $63.00 $4.50 per day
21 days +$21.25 $84.75 ~$4.04 per day
30 days +$26.50 $106.25 ~$3.55 per day
45 days +$34.75 $138.75 ~$3.09 per day
60 days +$40.50 $162.00 $2.70 per day
90 days +$52.25 $208.75 ~$2.32 per day

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