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Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm

69.3 Portrait Score
85mm 16 Canon EF IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

As Canon’s first 85mm L-series lens with image stabilization, its f/1.4 aperture and optical design with an aspherical and ED element yield sharp portraits with smooth bokeh. Dust- and water-resistant construction combined with fluorine coatings ensures reliable performance in harsh outdoor conditions. Wedding and portrait photographers who frequently shoot handheld in dim venues will benefit most from the stabilized fast aperture and ring-type ultrasonic autofocus.

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Price CA$1,999
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Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM 85mm lens

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Canon EF EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM 16-35mm

55 Portrait Score
16-35mm 22 Canon EF IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

The constant f/4 aperture and 4-stop Optical Image Stabilizer deliver sharp, consistent results across the 16-35mm focal range. Weather-sealed construction with fluorine coatings and a lightweight 21.7oz body make it rugged yet portable for on-the-go shooting. It's best for landscape and wildlife photographers who value a weather-resistant wide-angle zoom with fast, quiet autofocus.

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Canon EF EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM 16-35mm lens
Price CA$1,581
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