The Canon EF 85mm f1.8 USM is a popular short-telephoto prime, prized for portraits. Its slightly compressed perspective creates flattering results. The bright f/1.8 aperture works well in low light and allows you to isolate subjects with shallow depth of field.

Canon applied a Super Spectra coating to reduce reflections, flare, and ghosting. As a result, you get images with improved contrast and color fidelity. Moreover, the coating helps maintain sharpness even in bright lighting.

The ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) delivers fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus. You can also use full-time manual focus for extra control. In addition, the front element stays fixed during focusing, which makes it easier to use polarizing or graduated filters.

Furthermore, the rounded eight-blade diaphragm produces smooth background blur. This bokeh effect enhances portraits and selective focus photography.