Samyang Af 85Mm F/1.4 Ef Lens Kit For Canon

Samyang Af 85mm F/1.4 Ef Lens Kit For Canon

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Mixing a flattering focal length with a fast design, the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 EF Lens Kit for Canonis a Canon EF-mount lens well-suited for portraiture. Its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture enables extensive control over depth of field for using selective focus, and it also excels in low-light conditions. The optical design features a hybrid aspherical element, which controls distortion and spherical aberrations in order to produce greater sharpness and clarity throughout the aperture range. Individual elements also sport an Ultra Multi-Coating to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast in various lighting conditions. Benefitting the optics, the lens also features an Ultrasonic Dual Linear autofocus motor for quick and accurate focusing performance. Additionally, the rounded nine-blade diaphragm helps to achieve a pleasing bokeh quality.

EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16 One Hybrid Aspherical Element Ultra Multi-Coating Ultrasonic Dual Linear AF Motor Round Nine-Blade Diaphragm Lens Station for Canon EF

Key Specs
Focal Length	85mm
Maximum Aperture	f/1.4
Lens Mount	Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage	Full-Frame
Focus Type	Autofocus
Image Stabilization	No
Filter Size	77 mm (Front)
Parameters
Maximum Aperture	f/1.4
Minimum Aperture	f/16
Lens Mount	Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage	Full-Frame
Angle of View	28.4°
Minimum Focus Distance	2.95' / 90 cm
Maximum Magnification	0.11x
Optical Design	9 Elements in 7 Groups
Diaphragm Blades	9, Rounded
Focus Type	Autofocus
Image Stabilization	No
Filter Size	77 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)	3.46 x 2.83" / 88 x 72 mm
Weight	1.07 lb / 485 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight	1.665 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.75 x 5.25 x 5.2"

Portrait-length prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras, however can also be used on APS-C models where it provides a 136mm 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.

One hybrid aspherical element is used to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations for greater sharpness and accurate rendering.

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 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.

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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a later firmware version as of March 27, 29020?

A: Here it lists the latest firmware for this lens. https://www.samyanglensglobal.com/en/support/support-download.php?page=1&type=3&sub_type=2&category=&product_seq=&lang=en&search_text=&manager_mount_win=sony&manager_lang_win=&manager_mount_mac=&manager_lang_mac=&sar

Q: 2. Can this lens be used for deep space tracked astrophotography? Manually focus on the stars without dancing around due to 'fire by wire'?

A: If you are using an Auto-tracker on your tripod and you place the lens in Manual Focus, on a Sony E-mount camera, you may go to MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [MF Assist] → [On] for Manual Focus Assist, which should allow you to magnify the scene on the LCD screen for more accurate focusing. If the camera is in Manual Focus mode, the focus should not readjust after you set the focus.

Q: 3. Does the RF version of this 85mm lens have Version 3 firmware (which is the newest firmware as of 4/5/21)?

A: To our knowledge, the current stock we have on this lens contains the most current firmware.

Q: 4. Since this lens as no IS, how do I make sure the IBIS is working with it on Canon R6?

A: If you shoot at a slow shutter speed (1/8 second) and the image is sharp, then its working.

Q: 5. What’s the Tstops on this guy?

A: This is an f/1.4 lens.

Q: 6. Will this samyang ef version compatible with the canon r6 mark ii +adapter without any issue?

A: The Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 EF Lens for Canon EF is compatible with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera when using the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. Here is the link: https://bhpho.to/2MENgLL.

Q: 7. Does the Samyang lens station Does the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 lens station update require a Windows computer? Does it work with Macintosh?

A: Yes, works equally well with Mac or Windows.

Q: 8. Is this lens compatible with the FTZ mount, fully functioning (AF and AE), on Nikon Z6?

A: It is our understanding that the Nikon FTZ adapter will allow full functionality with this Samyang lens on the Nikon Z6.

Q: 9. Does this lens work for sony alpha 6000 aps-c?

A: Yes it will work, the effective focal length/angle of view will be 127mm.

Q: 10. I can not find a single review on this lens for CanonAF that is in English. Perhaps you can tell us how responsive and accurate the AF is on Canon? Thanks

A: We expect this lens to be just like all the other Samyang/Rokinon lenses, to wit: lenses that offer very good build quality, excellent sharpness and exceptional value. Here is one English review for you to peruse: https://bit.ly/2TA9zGE

Zlatko	23/09/2024
[28.4°] I'm really enjoying this lens! I'm using it on an A7iii. Likely there are some better 85mm lenses out there, but at a much higher price. This one is fantastic, and the price is very reasonable. Image quality and autofocus are excellent. And it doesn't weight too much, so it's easy to work with. 5

Johannes	21/09/2024
[85mm] Very nice lense for portraits! Great bokeh, very bright and just the necessary amount of sharpness. Nice lens 5

Michael	14/08/2024
[Canon EF] Wanted finally a fast 85mm but wanted to limit the cost. Have been using my Sony 90mm f2.8 macro to fill that hole. After checking multiple reviews, decided to buy my first non-manufacturer lens. I'm happy I did. The image quality and sharpness is excellent, both wide open and stopped down. I tested with a lens chart and was really pleased. A minor adjustment to my custom C buttons gave me Eye AF (already had one on MF/AF). F1.4 is fun to use on portraits and low natural light. 5

Michael	14/08/2024
[Canon EF] Wanted finally a fast 85mm but wanted to limit the cost. Have been using my Sony 90mm f2.8 macro to fill that hole. After checking multiple reviews, decided to buy my first non-manufacturer lens. I'm happy I did. The image quality and sharpness is excellent, both wide open and stopped down. I tested with a lens chart and was really pleased. A minor adjustment to my custom C buttons gave me Eye AF (already had one on MF/AF). F1.4 is fun to use on portraits and low natural light. 5

scott	02/08/2024
[f/16] I based my purchase of this lens primarily on a series of online video reviews. Having shot with the lens for over a week now I am quite happy with it. I have a test for sharpness and contrast that I do with all new lenses I purchase and this one rates very highly even wide open. Contrast is very good wide open which is not always the case with many older 85mm f/1.4 lenses. The bokeh is very pleasing to me and this was a primary reason for me to purchase this lens. The build is very much like the Sony lenses and if it had Sony written on it I doubt that I'd question it. Same goes for the performance. Focus is reasonably quick, quiet and accurate. On some occasions it will do a very quick focus adjustment before settling on the final setting but this is very rapid and is almost like a fine tuning within a very small range. Not really objectionable at all and not noisy. Again this is not in all instances. The lens was received with the latest firmware. V4. Even at a higher price this lens would be a good choice. 5

scott	02/08/2024
[f/16] I based my purchase of this lens primarily on a series of online video reviews. Having shot with the lens for over a week now I am quite happy with it. I have a test for sharpness and contrast that I do with all new lenses I purchase and this one rates very highly even wide open. Contrast is very good wide open which is not always the case with many older 85mm f/1.4 lenses. The bokeh is very pleasing to me and this was a primary reason for me to purchase this lens. The build is very much like the Sony lenses and if it had Sony written on it I doubt that I'd question it. Same goes for the performance. Focus is reasonably quick, quiet and accurate. On some occasions it will do a very quick focus adjustment before settling on the final setting but this is very rapid and is almost like a fine tuning within a very small range. Not really objectionable at all and not noisy. Again this is not in all instances. The lens was received with the latest firmware. V4. Even at a higher price this lens would be a good choice. 5

Thomas	29/07/2024
[Full-Frame] It's a big lens, but fairly light weight. I am sure most readers will be puzzled if I say I use it with the Sony A7c, but that's the camera it sits on. I have modified the Sony with a grip so that I can hold the camera with this lens better. The other two lenses in this kit are the 35mm/1.8 Samyang and the 18mm/2.8 Samyang. Those three lenses and the A7c are a perfect combination: lightweight, relatively compact, and super image quality. Both the 85mm and the 35mm are super sharp, and the 18mm is fairly sharp in the center. The autofocus of the 85mm is much improved after some firmware updates, and it's faster now than the 85mm GM, at least my version. The lens also distorts less than the Sigma, which I like. Thus, for me, this 85mm/1.4 is the best option to get 85mm/1.4 subject separation and full-frame type bokeh on my Sony A7c as part of a compact kit. Highly recommended! 5

Thomas	29/07/2024
[Full-Frame] It's a big lens, but fairly light weight. I am sure most readers will be puzzled if I say I use it with the Sony A7c, but that's the camera it sits on. I have modified the Sony with a grip so that I can hold the camera with this lens better. The other two lenses in this kit are the 35mm/1.8 Samyang and the 18mm/2.8 Samyang. Those three lenses and the A7c are a perfect combination: lightweight, relatively compact, and super image quality. Both the 85mm and the 35mm are super sharp, and the 18mm is fairly sharp in the center. The autofocus of the 85mm is much improved after some firmware updates, and it's faster now than the 85mm GM, at least my version. The lens also distorts less than the Sigma, which I like. Thus, for me, this 85mm/1.4 is the best option to get 85mm/1.4 subject separation and full-frame type bokeh on my Sony A7c as part of a compact kit. Highly recommended! 5

Thira	18/07/2024
[Canon EF] The bokeh at 1.4 is phenomenal. Much sharper than I expected with the price I paid. AF works great, if you're not a professional that needs all of the additional switches such as on the GM or Sigma versions, this is your lens. Also very lightweight and balances well on the a7R iii. 5