An apt telephoto prime for portraiture and other selective compositions, the Nikon F-mount Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 II Lens for Nikon Fis characterized by its fast f/1.4 maximum aperture to suit working in low-light conditions and for controlling depth of field. The optical design incorporates one hybrid aspherical element that helps to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations for a high degree of sharpness and accurate rendering. An Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to reduce flare and ghosting in order to achieve greater contrast and color fidelity. The manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 3.6' away and a rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes a pleasing bokeh quality.

F-Mount Lens/FX Format    Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22    One Hybrid Aspherical Element    Ultra Multi-Coating    Manual Focus Design    Weather-Sealed Construction    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Portrait-length prime is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras but can also be used with DX models where it provides a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.

Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture offers a high degree of control over depth of field for working with selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques. Additionally, it also benefits working in low-light conditions with shorter shutter speeds.

One hybrid aspherical element is featured in the optical design to control spherical aberrations for improved clarity and sharpness throughout the aperture range.

An Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for increased contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.

Manual focus operation permits working with subjects as close as 3.6' away and an internal focusing design maintains the overall lens length during use.

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

Weather-sealed design suits working in inclement weather conditions.

The Nikon F-mount version of this lens incorporates electronic contacts that permit transferring Exif data between the lens and camera in order to enable working with certain auto-exposure modes as well as focus confirmation functions.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the Sony A-Mount version the newer Red Ring UMC (pictured), or the older Gold Plate one?

A: The one I got is the Red Ring AS IF UMC.

Q: 2. I'm interested in the 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical for Nikon w/focus confirm chip. Problem is that I don't know if my D3100 has the chip. The manual has been less than helpful.

A: A focus chip is in the lens not the camera. This lens has one so it will confirm the focus when you manually focus.

Q: 3. When did the product come?

A: We should expect to receive this lens in about 1-2 weeks, approximately the end of June.

Q: 4. Can I use focus peaking with this lens?

A: You can use the focus peaking option on one of the Nikon Z cameras when manually focusing this lens.

Q: 5. Is this optically different from their F-mount version?

A: The optical design is the same for both lenses. Only the mount is different.

Q: 6. What's the difference between the new series ll and the old AS IF UMC ?

A: It is the same optical design, but you have a redesigned focus ring with a better grip, de-clickable aperture, and weather sealing.

Q: 7. Are these Rokinon lenses Full Frame lenses or will they be cropped on the A7/r?

A: The Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 lens for Sony E mount is a full frame lens, so its image circle will cover the entire sensor of a full frame E mount camera, such as the a7 and a7R. The image would not be cropped.

Q: 8. Does the Nikon F mount version have an AE chip? If it does it would be helpful if this feature was mentioned in the description.

A: The Nikon F-mount version of this lens incorporates electronic contacts that permit transferring Exif data between the lens and camera in order to enable working with certain auto-exposure modes as well as focus confirmation functions.

Q: 9. Does this lens have a declicked aperture ring like the Rokinon 35mm lens?

A: Yes, it has an aperture ring -- f/1.4 to f/22.

Q: 10. This lens states it's Format Compatibility is APS-C. If I use it on a full frame camera, will it be 85MM or the equivalent of 136mm. ??

A: This lens comes in a few mounts. Only the Sony E-Mount has Full Frame cameras. The other mounts do not have the option to put this on a Full Frame camera. The Sony E-Mount version of this lens is a Full Frame lens. It will behave like a 85mm on a Full Frame with no vignetting.