Poised for portraiture, the Sony E-mount Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 Lens Sony E Mountis a short-telephoto lens characterized by its fast f/1.4 maximum aperture. The bright design offers great control over depth of field, for isolating subjects using selective focus, and also excels in low-light conditions. The optical design features four high refractive index elements, which help to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to realize high sharpness and clarity. One extra-low dispersion element is also featured, which controls color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to realize a high degree of clarity and color accuracy. Individual elements also feature an Ultra Multi-Coating, which suppresses flare and ghosting for greater contrast in strong lighting. Complementing the optical design is an Ultrasonic Dual Linear motor, and an internal focusing design, which offers fast and quiet autofocus performance. Additionally, a rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to pleasing bokeh quality.

E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16    One Extra-Low Dispersion Element    Four High Refractive Index Elements    Ultra Multi-Coating    Ultrasonic Dual Linear AF Motor    Weather-Sealed Construction    Round 9-Blade Diaphragm

Portrait-length prime is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used on APS-C models where it provides a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.

Very bright f/1.4 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and offers great control over depth of field for isolating subjects and working with selective focus.

Four high refractive index elements are used to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations for greater sharpness and accurate rendering.

One extra-low dispersion element helps to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to realize notable color accuracy and clarity.

An Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to individual elements in order to reduce flare and ghosting for increased contrast and a neutral color balance.

Ultrasonic Dual Linear motor and an internal focusing design delivers quick, quiet autofocus performance. An AF/MF switch is also featured for seamless switching between focusing modes.

Internal focusing design maintains the overall lens length and prevents the front of the lens from rotating during use.

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

Weather-sealed design suits working in inclement weather conditions.

Included lens hood helps to block stray light from causing flare and ghosting.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. 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: 3. Is this focusing motor going to be faster than the Canon 85mm STM?

A: The information out does not list specifics on AF speed. But from use it seems AF speed is about the same, not really faster. The lens is better in low light in general as it does have a wider f/stop of 1.4 compared to the Canon 85 rf lens which is f/2.

Q: 4. Is this a weather sealed lens?

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

Q: 5. What is the filter size?

A: The Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II Lens for Sony E BH #SA8514S2SE • MFR #SYIO85SE2-E accepts a 72mm filter.

Q: 6. 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: 7. 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: 8. Does the lense work for R 6 canon or need firmware updation

A: This lens would have the most current firmware to date.

Q: 9. 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: 10. What is the firmware number for this lens? Is there an update as of March 27, 2020?

A: The lenses we are selling have the latest firmware updates as of 6/1/20.