EF85mm f/1.
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon’s EF85mm f/1.4L IS USM is a medium telephoto lens for use with EOS cameras. ●● “IS” stands for Image Stabilizer. ●● “USM” stands for Ultrasonic Motor. Camera Firmware Please use the latest version of firmware with the camera in use. For details on whether the firmware is the latest version or not, and for details on updating the firmware, please check the Canon website.
Safety Precautions Precautions to ensure that the camera is used safely. Read these precautions thoroughly. Make sure all details are observed in order to prevent risks and injury to the user and other people. Warning Details pertaining to risks that may result in death or serious injury. ●● Do not look at the sun or a bright light source through the lens or single-lens reflex camera. Doing so could result in loss of vision. Looking at the sun directly through the lens is especially hazardous.
General Precautions Handling Precautions ●● If the lens is taken from a cold environment into a warm one, condensation may develop on the lens surface and internal parts. To prevent condensation in this case, first put the lens into an airtight plastic bag before taking it from a cold to warm environment. Then take out the lens after it has warmed gradually. Do the same when taking the lens from a warm environment into a cold one.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Nomenclature Focus mode switch (→ 7) Distance scale (→ 8) Hood mount (→ 11) Depth-of-Field scale (→ 8) Rubber ring (→ 6) Filter mounting thread (→ 12) Contacts (→ 6) Focusing ring (→ 7) Image stabilizer switch (→ 9) Lens mount index (→ 6) ●● For detailed information, reference page numbers are provided in parentheses (→ **).
1. Mounting and Detaching the Lens See your camera’s instructions for details on mounting and detaching the lens. The lens mount has a rubber ring for enhanced dust- and water-resistance. The rubber ring may cause slight abrasions around the camera’s lens mount, but this will not cause any problems. If the rubber ring becomes worn, it is replaceable by a Canon Service Center at a cost.
2. Setting the Focus Mode To shoot in autofocus (AF) mode, set the focus mode switch to AF. To use only manual focusing (MF), set the focus mode switch to MF, and focus by turning the focusing ring. The focusing ring always works, regardless of the focus mode. When AF operation is set to [ONE SHOT], manual focus is possible after autofocusing has been completed by continuing to press the shutter button halfway (Full-time manual focus).
3. Infinity Compensation Mark 4. Depth-of-Field Scale Infinity compensation mark Distance scale Distance index Distance scale Depth-of-Field scale To compensate for shifting of the infinity focus point that results from changes in temperature, there is a margin at the infinity (∞) position. The infinity position at normal temperature is the point at which the vertical line of the distance scale L mark is aligned with the distance index.
5. Image Stabilizer You can use the Image Stabilizer in AF or MF mode. This function provides optimal image stabilization depending on shooting conditions (such as shooting still subjects and following shots). ON 1 Set the STABILIZER switch to ON. ●● If you are not going to use the Image Stabilizer, set the switch to OFF. 2 When you press the shutter button halfway, the Image Stabilizer will start operating.
Image Stabilizer ●● The Image Stabilizer cannot compensate for a blurred shot caused by a subject that moved. ●● Set the STABILIZER switch to OFF when you are taking pictures using the Bulb setting (long exposures). If the STABILIZER switch is set to ON, the Image Stabilizer may introduce errors. ●● The Image Stabilizer may not be fully effective if you shoot from a violently shaking vehicle or other transportation.
6. Hood The ET-83E hood cuts out unwanted light and protects the front of the lens from rain, snow, and dust. Red dot Stop position mark Button Red dot Attachment position mark ● Attaching Align the red attachment position mark on the hood with the red dot on the front of the lens, and then rotate the hood in the direction of the arrow until it is firmly attached with the red dot and stop position mark on the hood aligned.
7. F ilters (sold separately) You can attach filters to the filter mounting thread on the front of the lens. ●● Only one filter may be attached. ●● If you need a polarizing filter, use the Canon Circular Polarizing Filter PL-C B (77 mm). ●● Detach the hood when adjusting the polarizing filter. 9. E xtension Tubes (sold separately) You can attach extension tube EF12 II or EF25 II for magnified shots. The shooting distance and magnification are shown below.
Specifications Focal Length/Aperture 85mm f/1.4 Lens Construction 10 groups, 14 elements Minimum Aperture f/22 Angle of View Diagonal: 28°30′, Vertical: 16°, Horizontal: 24° Min. Focusing Distance 0.85 m/2.79 ft. Max. Magnification 0.12x Field of View Approx. 189 x 280 mm/7.44 x 11.02 inch (at 0.85 m/2.79 ft.) Filter Diameter 77 mm Max. Diameter and Length 88.6 x 105.4 mm/3.49 x 4.15 inch Weight Approx. 950 g/33.
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