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Samyang 23282 AF 85mm F1.4 Nikon F Lens

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Capture Stunning Portraits with Exceptional ClarityThe Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F Lens Station for Nikon F is a premium lens designed for professional portrait photography. With a large F1.4 aperture, fast autofocus, and weather sealing, this lens empowers photographers to capture stunning images wit...

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Overview

Capture Stunning Portraits with Exceptional Clarity

The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F Lens Station for Nikon F is a premium lens designed for professional portrait photography. With a large F1.4 aperture, fast autofocus, and weather sealing, this lens empowers photographers to capture stunning images with exceptional clarity and beautiful bokeh.

  • Lens Station Included: For firmware updates and autofocus fine-tuning.
  • Aperture: F1.4 large aperture for short exposure times and professional shooting in low light.
  • Aperture Blades: 9 rounded aperture slats for balanced bokeh.
  • Viewing Angle: 28.4° (full format) / 19.0° (APS-C).
  • Lens Construction: 9 elements in 7 groups with 1 hybrid ASP lens.
  • Coating: UMC (Ultra Multi Coating) multi-layer coating against reflections and ghosting.
  • Autofocus: Auto focus with 2 powerful DLSM ultrasonic motors.
  • Weather Sealing: Optimal protection from moisture and dust.

Key Features

Lens set with lens station – always up-to-date with the Samyang lens station, allows firmware update and fine adjustment of the autofocus for all Samyang autofocus Sony E lenses via lens manager software, optimal performance thanks to individual assignment of the custom switch button

The compact portrait professional: the particularly large open hood F1.4 makes the high-quality 85 mm portrait lens exceptionally bright 9 rounded aperture slats ensure a particularly harmonious bokeh. Viewing angle: 28.4° to full format (19.0° at APS-C) At only 480 g, pleasantly light and compact

For the highest demands: two DLSM ultrasonic motors move the autofocus quickly, precisely and quietly. With AF/MF switch for easy switching to manual focusing. The specially developed lens construction (9 elements in 7 groups) including 1 hybrid ASP lens ensures crystal clear images. With UMC (Ultra Multi Coating) coating against reflections and ghosting

Designed for mirror reflection: specially designed for Nikon SLR cameras: Nikon D5600, D850, D750, D7500, D3500, D500, D780, D5300, D7200, D5100 etc

Comprehensive accessories: lens hood, lens cap, bayonet protective cap, storage bag, instructions, 1 x Samyang lens station, 1 x USB cable

Specifications

Lens Type
Portrait Lens
Mount Type
Nikon F
Aperture Range
F1.4
Autofocus Motor
Two DLSM ultrasonic motors
Aperture Blades
9 (rounded)
Viewing Angle (Full-Frame)
28.4°
Viewing Angle (APS-C)
19.0°
Weight
480 g
Optical Elements
9 elements in 7 groups
Special Elements
1 hybrid ASP lens
Coating
UMC (Ultra Multi Coating)
Features
AF/MF switch
Included Accessories
Lens hood, lens cap, bayonet protective cap, storage bag, instructions, Samyang lens station, USB cable

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • This Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 lens is designed with two DLSM ultrasonic motors for quick, precise, and quiet autofocus performance.
  • The lens boasts a particularly large F1.4 aperture, making it exceptionally bright and suitable for low-light conditions and creating shallow depth of field.
  • With 9 rounded aperture blades, the lens produces a particularly harmonious bokeh, enhancing portrait photography.
  • The optical construction includes 1 hybrid ASP lens and UMC (Ultra Multi Coating) to ensure crystal clear images and reduce reflections and ghosting.
  • It features an AF/MF switch, allowing for easy transitions between autofocus and manual focusing modes for enhanced control.

👎 Cons

  • The viewing angle of 28.4° on full-frame cameras and 19.0° on APS-C might be too narrow for certain types of photography beyond portraits.
  • At 480g, while described as "pleasantly light," it may still add noticeable weight to a camera setup for extended handheld shooting.
  • The lens is specifically designed for Nikon SLR cameras, limiting its compatibility with other camera systems or mirrorless bodies.
  • Users must rely on the Samyang lens station for firmware updates and autofocus fine-tuning, which is an additional piece of equipment.
  • The inclusion of a lens station in the bundle means some users might be paying for a peripheral they already own or may not frequently use.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 lens is specifically designed for Nikon F-mount SLR cameras, such as the Nikon D850 and D7500.
The lens features a particularly large maximum aperture of F1.4, which makes it very bright and ideal for low-light conditions.
Yes, the lens includes an AF/MF switch for easy and quick switching between autofocus and manual focusing.
This lens weighs only 480 grams, making it a relatively light and compact option for its focal length and aperture.
The Samyang lens station allows for firmware updates and fine adjustment of the autofocus for all Samyang autofocus Sony E lenses, ensuring optimal performance.

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