| Announced | 2010-02-01 |
| Indicative price (USD) | 969 |
| Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Focal range (mm) | 85 |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 77 |
| Max diameter (mm) | 86.4 |
| Mount type | Nikon F FX |
| Stabilization | No |
| AF Motor | HSM |
| Zoom type | / |
| Rotating front element | No |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Color | Black |
| Full-Time manual focus | Yes |
| Number of lenses | 11 |
| Number of groups | 8 |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Circular aperture | Yes |
| Length (mm) | 87.6 |
| Weight (gr) | 725 |





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Canon were busy in 2012 releasing three wide-angle primes, the EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM, EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 35mm f/2 IS USM, on to the market. The latest launched in November 2012 was the Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM as an updated version of the original that dates back to 1990. Featuring Image Stabilization, Canon’s USM Ultrasonic autofocus motor, a ‘fast’ f/2 maximum aperture and wide-angle focal length, it looks a great option for Canon shooters into landscape or architectural photography. |
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Launched in January 2012 the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G prime lens offers a great focal length for portraiture and a wide maximum aperture for low-light photography. Compatible with both Nikon FX and DX lens mounts this latest version of Nikon’s popular short telephoto prime also features a built in autofocus motor making it full functionality on all Nikon DSLR cameras. At $500 it boasts a great price too, so if you’re after a 85mm portrait lens this could be the one for you. |