Combining advanced optics with sophisticated handling, the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II Lens Sony Eis a lightweight and compact short telephoto lens ideal for portraits and low light scenarios. In its second generation it manages to reduce both size and weight while improving optical and autofocus performance. Featuring 11 optical elements arranged into 8 groups, it utilizes a series of high-refraction and extra-low dispersion elements to achieve a glass surface that delivers smooth, creamlike bokeh. For this same purpose, the lens is equipped with a nine-bladed aperture diaphragm. The autofocus system has been reworked with an STM motor that acquires subjects quickly and quietly and can be controlled in a number of ways thanks to its customizable AF Lock button and focus ring. The body of the lens, made entirely out of metal, sports full weather sealing to keep out moisture, dust, and other contaminants.

E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Autofocus With Manual Override    2nd Generation    Linear STM Motor    9-Blade Diaphragm    4 HR and 1 ED Element    Internal Focus Design    Customizable Focus Hold Button    Weather Sealed

Prime normal-length lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras but can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.

Fully customizable focus ring and AF Lock buttons provide a new layer of controls, allowing you to tailor the lens exactly for your style of shooting

Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture is well-suited for working in low-light conditions and provides greater control over the focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques.

Internal focus design along with weather sealing ensure dust and moisture resistance.

The integrated autofocus motor works in conjunction with Sony cameras' focusing systems for quick, accurate, and precise AF control. Manual focus override is also available for refining your focus position.

Nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. In your description, Samyang says nothing about manual focus override, like the Rokinon states. Does it have the same over ride for tweaking the focus?

A: Yes the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Lens for Sony E has a manual focus adjustment.

Q: 2. How update the firmware

A: A Samyang Lens Station is required for download of new firmware. However, it is not an item we carry in the Canon RF mount just yet.

Q: 3. How well does this lens avoid lens flare compared to Canon rf zoom lens

A: There have been no reports of lens flare on the AF 85mm f/1.4 for Canon RF to date.

Q: 4. Does this "second generation" still require the additional purchase of the "lens station" to keep the firmware updated?

A: Yes the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II Lens for Sony E would require the lens stations in order to update the firmware, customization over focus and aperture parameters and calibration. https://bhpho.to/3XbrioG

Q: 5. How loud is the autofocus supposed to be? I have this paired with a sony a7iv and i can hear and feel the autofocus. Normal or defective?

A: With this model lens the sound and feel you described is normal on the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE Lens for Sony E.

Q: 6. Is this lens compatible with the eye tracking, IBIS and manual focus override of the Sony alpha full frame camera?

A: The Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II Lens for Sony E should have no effect on how the tracking focus works in the Sony E-mount cameras. The lens can work in manual focus, and it does not have built-in image stabilization, but it has no issue with using the camera's built-in IBIS.

Q: 7. Does the Sony version of this lens have the AE chip?

A: Yes it ha the AE chip. All of the auto focus lenses do. It is only the manual focus lenses that are sometimes offers with or without an AE chip.

Q: 8. will a Samyang dock update a Rokinon lens?

A: yes, its the same maker

Q: 9. What is the difference between this and the Rokinon 85mm lens?

A: Samyang and Rokinon are one and the same, merely with a different name. So both of these lenses are actually the same lens.

Q: 10. Is this a weather sealed lens?

A: Hi, yes, this lens is weather-sealed.