Canon EF 85mm f1.4L IS USM Prime Telephoto Lens

Multiple Award-Winning Portrait Lens

Winner of multiple awards, the Canon EF 85mm f1.4L IS USM lens is one of the best portrait lenses ever produced. Its short telephoto focal length works perfectly for intimate and environmental portrait photos while also lending itself well to product photography and creative snapshots. Fast, ultra-sharp, and capable of extraordinary bokeh, the Canon EF 85mm f1.4L IS USM lens is the ultimate tool for creative expression.

f1.4 Brightness Meets Inbuilt Image Stabilisation

With its constant f1.4 maximum aperture, the Canon EF 85mm f1.4L IS USM lens offers a shallow depth of field and outstanding low-light performance. These are further enhanced by a 9-blade circular aperture design—which produces a stunningly smooth background blur to emphasise your subjects—and a built-in image stabiliser. Uncommon in prime lenses, this feature counteracts camera shake by the equivalent of four stops, enabling even sharper results when you shoot handheld or in dim light – perfect for indoor or outdoor fashion, lifestyle, or family portrait sessions.

Peak Optical Performance

Canon has expertly engineered its 85mm f1.4L IS USM lens to deliver peak optical performance. As well as a glass-moulded aspherical element (which minimises distortion and aberrations to deliver superior sharpness, clarity, and colour accuracy), the lens features Canon's multi-layered Air Sphere Coating. Designed to reduce ghosting and flare, this results in clear, high-contrast images – even in backlit conditions.

Brilliantly Fast, Near-Silent AF 

Don’t let those perfect moments get away. Powered by a ring-type ultrasonic motor, autofocus in this 85mm f1.4L IS Canon lens works brilliantly fast and in near silence – ideals for keeping up with fast-moving scenes and for capturing sensitive or candid moments, like a wedding speech or a child blowing out birthday candles, disturbance-free. A full-time manual focus override function lets you fine-tune your focus without needing to switch focus modes. 

Robust, Weather-Sealed Design

Like all Canon L-Series lenses, the Canon EF 85mm f1.4L IS lens is built for even the most challenging shooting environments. The lens’ robust structure is dust and weather-resistant, and fluorine-coated front and rear lens surfaces offer additional protection as well as easier cleaning.