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Samsung NX 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA

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3 editorial reviews
The Samsung 85mm f/1.4 ED NX Lens is a fast, extremely sharp telephoto lens, but it's large and heavy when compared with compact NX cameras.Read more
The Samsung 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA i-F is a premium prime portrait lens with an attractive equivalent focal lengthRead more
Looking for a Samsung 85mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.Read more
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Pros

  • create smooth
  • pleasing background blur
  • well built and solid

Cons

  • Nose and ears are already blurred
  • the AF was a bit on the slow side
  • this does not translate in practice into superfast focusing
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  • Internal
  • yes
  • APS-C (crop)
  • , 85 mm
  • no
  • Normal
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Samsung NX 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA - Pros & Cons

Samsung NX 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA

Pros

  • create smooth
  • pleasing background blur
  • well built and solid
  • lens's AF performance is quick enough for most subjects
  • very smooth and looks beautiful
  • both mechanically and optically very well built
  • beautifully soft and round
  • optical performance is exceptionally good
  • auto-focusses better and is more flexible
  • AF speed is pretty good without being impressive

Cons

  • Nose and ears are already blurred
  • the AF was a bit on the slow side
  • this does not translate in practice into superfast focusing
  • slippery lens hood is annoying and the lack of image stabilisation
  • clear purple fringing visible in contrast areas
  • Sony A7II 5-axis image stabilisation
  • Diffraction limiting softness is also quite minimal
  • own NX lenses are fairly limited
  • lack of AF
  • lack a lot of physical dials and controls
  • lack of wide-open sharpness

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Samsung NX 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mountSamsung NX
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Aperture
Aperture max1.4
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
Elements10
Groups8
Special elements / coatings1 ED element
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Dimensions
Weight24.55 oz
Diameter3.11 in
Length3.63 in
Does not rotate on focusing2.64 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length< 85
Maximum magnification0.13 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.82
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materials
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Hood suppliedyes
Sealingno

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Samsung NX 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA Samsung - Editorial Reviews (3)

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Samsung NX 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA Samsung 85mm f/1.4 ED NX Lens Review
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PCMAG
Published: 08.08.2012
Samsung 85mm f/1.4 ED NX Lens Review
4.0

The Samsung 85mm f/1.4 ED NX Lens is a fast, extremely sharp telephoto lens, but it's large and heavy when compared with compact NX cameras.

By Jim Fisher
9 minute read
Samsung NX 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA Samsung 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA i-F Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 19.02.2013
Samsung 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA i-F Review
4.5

The Samsung 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA i-F is a premium prime portrait lens with an attractive equivalent focal length

By Jon Tarrant
3 minute read
Samsung NX 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA Samsung 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA NX Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 07.09.2011
Samsung 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA NX Review

Looking for a Samsung 85mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

By William Brawley
12 minute read

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