Samyang

Samyang SYCV85M-C 85mm T1.5 Cine Lens Canon

4.2 (20 reviews)
F/1.4

Elevate Your Video Production with Cine PrecisionIntroducing the Samyang 85mm T1.5 Cine Lens, meticulously crafted for DSLR video enthusiasts and cinematographers. Experience exceptional image quality akin to the standard Samyang 24mm F1.4 lens, now enhanced with de-clicked apertures and follow f...

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Overview

Elevate Your Video Production with Cine Precision

Introducing the Samyang 85mm T1.5 Cine Lens, meticulously crafted for DSLR video enthusiasts and cinematographers. Experience exceptional image quality akin to the standard Samyang 24mm F1.4 lens, now enhanced with de-clicked apertures and follow focus compatibility for seamless video creation.

  • De-clicked Aperture: Smooth, silent aperture adjustments eliminate noise and unwanted movement during recording.
  • Follow Focus Compatibility: Designed for easy integration with industry-standard follow focus systems.
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: Achieve sharp focus from as close as 3.6 feet.
  • Optical Excellence: Delivers the same outstanding image quality found in the Rokinon 85mm F/1.4 lens.
  • Optimized for Video: Engineered specifically for professional and enthusiast video use.

Key Features

Same outstanding optical quality as Rokinon 85mm F/1.4 lens

Features De-clicked aperture to reduce noise and movement

Best suited for video use

Lens is follow focus compatible

Minimum Focusing distance - 3.6 ft.

Specifications

Focal Length
85mm
Mount Type
Canon
Features
De-clicked aperture, Follow focus compatible, Optimized for video use
Minimum Focusing Distance
3.6 ft.

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Delivers the same outstanding optical quality as the Rokinon 85mm F/1.4 lens, ensuring sharp images
  • Features a de-clicked aperture, which allows for smooth and silent adjustments during video recording
  • Optimized and best suited for video use, making it an excellent choice for filmmakers
  • Offers follow focus compatibility, enabling precise and repeatable focus pulling in production
  • The minimum focusing distance of 3.6 ft allows for relatively close-up shots, adding versatility

👎 Cons

  • The fixed 85mm focal length may limit creative options compared to zoom lenses
  • No information is provided about autofocus capabilities; typically, cine lenses are manual focus
  • Specific T-stop range is not detailed, though it shares optical quality with an F/1.4 lens
  • Lacks details on filter size, which is an important consideration for lens accessories
  • No mention of full frame coverage or angle of view, which impacts its application on different sensor sizes

Frequently Asked Questions

This lens is best suited for video use, thanks to features like a de-clicked aperture and follow focus compatibility.
Yes, it features a de-clicked aperture, which is beneficial for smooth and quiet exposure adjustments during video recording.
Yes, the lens is follow focus compatible, enabling cinematographers to achieve precise and consistent focus pulls.
The minimum focusing distance for this lens is 3.6 feet, allowing for relatively close-up videography.
It offers the same outstanding optical quality as the Rokinon 85mm F/1.4 lens, known for its sharpness and performance.