The Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM is a fast portrait prime lens with image stabilization. Part of Canon's premium "L" series, it features one molded glass aspherical element and both ASC and fluorine coatings. The IS system can reduce shake by up to 4 stops and the aperture has nine rounded blades.
| Lens type Prime lens |
| Max Format size 35mm FF |
| Focal length 85 mm |
| Image stabilization Yes (4 stops) |
| Lens mount Canon EF |
| Aperture |
| Maximum aperture F1.4 |
| Minimum aperture F22 |
| Aperture ring No |
| Number of diaphragm blades 9 |
| Optics |
| Elements 14 |
| Groups 10 |
| Special elements / coatings One molded glass aspherical element + air sphere and fluorine coatings. |
| Focus |
| Minimum focus 0.85 m (33.46″) |
| Maximum magnification 0.12× |
| Autofocus Yes |
| Motor type Ring-type ultrasonic |
| Full time manual Yes |
| Focus method Internal |
| Distance scale Yes |
| DoF scale No |
| Focus distance limiter No |
| Physical |
| Weight 950 g (2.09 lb) |
| Diameter 87 mm (3.43″) |
| Length 105 mm (4.13″) |
| Materials Magnesium alloy |
| Sealing Yes |
| Colour Black |
| Filter thread 77 mm |
| Hood supplied Yes |
| Tripod collar No |
