If you’re looking for a hardworking lens that offers excellent image quality and a very useful focal length, the EF 85mm f/1.8 USM could be the ideal addition to your photographer’s kit. This lightweight, compact lens not only offers impressive optical performance and robust build quality – it also offers great value for money, letting you create remarkable images, without your wallet taking too much of a hit. With its 85mm focal length and wide f/1.8 aperture, it makes the perfect portrait photography lens, creating a beautifully smooth background blur that allows you to draw attention to your subject. This bokeh feature makes the EF 85mm f/1.8 USM not just a portrait lens, but a valuable sports photography lens too. However, with its exceptional low-light performance and fast focusing USM autofocus, you are sure to find many additional uses for this great value lens.