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    Bell+Howell 85 mm f/ 1.4 Aspherical IF
    Bell+Howell 85 mm f/ 1.4 Aspherical IF

    Bell+Howell 85 mm f/ 1.4 Aspherical IF

    85mm · f/1.4

    Overview

    The Bell+Howell 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF is a manual-focus portrait lens praised for its razor sharpness and crystal clarity. It exhibits little to no chromatic aberrations and nearly perfect bokeh. Build quality is superb, with glass and aluminum components and a silky smooth internal focusing mechanism. Its main weakness is the lack of autofocus and lens-based aperture control, but at under $300 it is the least expensive lens of its kind. It suits budget-conscious portrait photographers who prefer manual control.