Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

Canon’s First 85mm L-series Lens with IS Capability.
Large, Bright f/1.4 Aperture.
Image Stabilization at up to 4* Stops of Shake Correction.
GMo Aspherical Lens with Air Sphere Coating Technology.
Lens Construction: 14 elements in 10 groups

With a superb combination of optics, performance, advanced features and a durable design, the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM is an outstanding L-series medium-telephoto lens. As Canon’s first 85mm L-series lens with IS capability, it has an advanced optical formula with a large-diameter aspherical lens, plus a bright f/1.4 maximum aperture to deliver gorgeous, sharp and detailed images suitable for virtually any application. Its versatile combination of built-in image stabilization and its sophisticated design make it perfect for handheld use even in harsh environments.

The EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM marks a new level of agility in a medium-telephoto lens as Canon’s first 85mm L-series lens to incorporate Image Stabilization. It delivers up to 41 stops (CIPA Standard) of stabilization, making handheld operation possible in a vastly increased number of scenarios from portraiture to snapshots and everywhere in between.


The EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM features a large f/1.4 maximum aperture, which produces a shallow depth of field for beautiful background blur, captures at a fast shutter speed, a bright viewfinder image as well as easy operation in low-light situations. Combined with its built-in IS, the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM helps capture images in a variety of environments where other lenses may require the use of a flash or alternate lighting source.


For consistently sharp results, the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM features an Image Stabilizer system that provides significant shake reduction for up to 41 shutter speed steps. This helps provide reliable handheld performance and clear image detail in low-light situations or at lower ISOs. Image Stabilization can also help minimize the need for a tripod.

For high-contrast images that remain sharp from corner to corner of the composition, the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM features a molded glass (GMo) aspherical lens, and the Image Stabilizer lens is coated with Canon's Air Sphere Coating (ASC) technology for significantly reduced flare and ghosting from reflected light.

The EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM delivers a dust- and water-resistant construction with seals around the switch panel, the focus rings and the mount. The surface of the lens even features a smudge-resistant fluorine coating that repels water and oil and can easily be cleaned with a dry cloth.