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Samyang 22991 85mm F1.4 MK2 Manual Focus Lens - Canon EF

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Craft Stunning Portraits with Exceptional BokehThe Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 MK2 is a manual focus lens designed for photographers seeking beautiful bokeh and exceptional image quality. With its de-clicked aperture, weather-sealing, and refined optics, this lens is perfect for capturing portraits and ...

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Overview

Craft Stunning Portraits with Exceptional Bokeh

The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 MK2 is a manual focus lens designed for photographers seeking beautiful bokeh and exceptional image quality. With its de-clicked aperture, weather-sealing, and refined optics, this lens is perfect for capturing portraits and still life images with smooth, creamy backgrounds.

  • Image Sensor Size: Full Frame 35mm
  • Focal Length: 85mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
  • Filter Diameter: 72mm
  • Angle of View: 28.3 degrees (full-frame), 17.7 degrees (APS-C)
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 1.1m
  • Focus Type: Manual
  • Aperture Blades: 9 (rounded)
  • Lens Construction: 9 elements in 7 groups (1 Hybrid Aspherical)
  • Dimensions: 78mm Dia. x 74.7mm L

Key Features

New de-clicked aperture option allows infinitely fine adjustment between F-stops, perfect for video use

Weather-sealing around the lens mount area prevents infiltration of moisture and/or rain drops

Bright f1.4 aperture - perfect for low light photography and portraiture

Ideal for high quality portraits with intense colours and a soft blurred background

Features the latest generation multi-layer anti-reflection ultra multi-coating (UMC) to minimise flare and ghosting

Specifications

Focal Length
85mm
Aperture Range
F1.4
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Mount Type
Canon EF
Coating
Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC)
Features
De-clicked aperture, Weather-sealing

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a de-clicked aperture option, allowing for smooth and silent iris adjustments during video recording.
  • Equipped with weather-sealing around the lens mount, protecting against moisture and rain.
  • The bright f1.4 aperture is excellent for low-light photography and creating beautifully blurred backgrounds.
  • Designed specifically for high-quality portraits, delivering intense colors and soft bokeh.
  • Utilizes multi-layer anti-reflection ultra multi-coating (UMC) to reduce flare and ghosting in images.

👎 Cons

  • As a manual focus lens, it requires precise manual adjustment, which can be challenging for fast-moving subjects.
  • The 85mm fixed focal length offers less versatility than zoom lenses, limiting composition options without moving.
  • The weather-sealing is only around the lens mount, leaving other parts potentially exposed to harsh elements.
  • The bright f1.4 aperture may result in a very shallow depth of field, making precise focus critical.
  • Lacks autofocus, which can be a significant drawback for users accustomed to modern automated systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, this is a manual focus lens, meaning you will need to adjust the focus manually.
Yes, it features a new de-clicked aperture option, which allows for infinitely fine and silent aperture adjustments, perfect for video use.
This Samyang lens is designed for Canon EF mount cameras, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of Canon DSLRs.
It features weather-sealing around the lens mount area to help prevent moisture and rain infiltration, offering some protection.
The bright f1.4 aperture is ideal for low-light photography and creating high-quality portraits with a soft, blurred background, often referred to as bokeh.

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