Canon currently offers three different 85mm lenses: the $370 85mm f/1.8, the $1,600 85mm f/1.4L IS, and the $1,900 85mm f/1.2L II. If you're wondering how they stack up, check out this 9-minute video by self-proclaimed photography nerd Kai Wong, who recently went hands-on by comparing the trio in a shootout.
Canon has just officially announced its new 85mm f/1.4L IS lens. It's Canon's first ever 85mm lens to offer image stabilization.
Canon portrait photographers listen up, you're got some new glass coming your way. In a few months time, we will allegedly see a brand new lens added to the Canon L lineup of high-end glass: the 85mm f/1.4L.
Portrait photographers who have been hoping for an affordable alternative to Canon's 85mm f/1.2L, you've got reason to celebrate. It sounds like Canon is going to be releasing an 85mm f/1.4L IS USM in 2017!