Will the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM work on a Canon T5i for portraits?
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I'm planning to buy a Canon EOS Rebel T5i for an upcoming engagement shoot and want to know if the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM is compatible. If it fits, is it a good choice for portraits on the T5i, and are there any limitations I should be aware of?
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The Canon T5i can use any lens that is an EF or EF-S mount. The only mount it can't use is the EF-M mount. So to answer the question of being able to use that lens on your camera, Yes you can use the EF 85mm f1.8 USM on the Canon T5i. I cant comment on the quality of the lens as I have never used the lens personally but I suspect it will be decent. You might be better off to rent it and test it before buying it to see if you like the lens or not.
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Yes. The Canon T5i uses Canon EF and EF-S mount lenses, so the EF 85mm f/1.8 USM will mount and work properly.
It can be a very good portrait lens. An 85mm focal length is a classic choice for portraits, and on the T5i’s APS-C sensor it gives a field of view similar to about 135mm on full frame, which is especially nice for tighter head-and-shoulders or couple portraits.
The main limitation is working distance: on a crop-sensor body, 85mm will feel fairly tight, so you’ll need to stand quite far back for half-body or full-body shots. Outdoors this is usually fine, but indoors or in small rooms you may not have enough space.
So: compatible, sharp choice for portraits, but best if you have room to back up. If possible, renting or testing it first is a smart idea.
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