Name: 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
Brand: Samyang
SKU: 50159
Rating: 3.8 (9 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

better image quality and all-round performance
The focusing ring turns smoothly and is well damped
nice

lack of electric contacts here
The aperture is not controlled by the camera
The camera is naturally unable to display the selected aperture

Construction: Fixed
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 85 mm
Lens type: Telephoto

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC - Variants

Filter variants:

Lens mount
- Nikon F
- Samsung NX
- Micro Four Thirds
- Canon EF
- Fujifilm X
- Sony A
- Four Thirds
- Pentax K
- Canon EF-M
- Sony E

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85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC for Nikon F	F1111203102
85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC for Samsung NX	F1111208101
85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC for m4/3 Micro Four Thirds	F1111209101
85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC for Canon EF	F1111201101
85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC for Fujifilm X	F1111210101 8809298881900
85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC for Sony A	881306 F1111205101
85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC for Four Thirds	F1111207101
85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC for Pentax K
85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC for Canon EF-M	F1111202101
85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC for Sony E	881702 F1111206101

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC - Pros & Cons

better image quality and all-round performance
The focusing ring turns smoothly and is well damped
nice
bright image that makes accurate focusing relatively easy
this lens represents very good value for money
Sharpness is good rather than insanely great
fast and virtually silent in operation
refreshingly compact
lightweight and affordable compared
solid and well-engineered
the lens is very nicely built
simple and intuitive
the bokeh is very nice
The smooth focus ring is excellent for shooting video
bokeh is really fantastic which is a great plus for portraits
Samyang is clearly better at wide apertures
Construction feels good
a very sturdy/well finished pack
sufficient shutter speed The lens feels solid and the control rings are smooth and precise
It works well with the Pentax focus indicator as well
Bokeh is creamy and always fantastic
sharpness is surprisingly good at f/1

lack of electric contacts here
The aperture is not controlled by the camera
The camera is naturally unable to display the selected aperture
too big and bulky
UMC is certainly not a macro lens
noticeable light fall-off in the corners
the manual focus ring has an electronic rather than mechanical coupling
Rectilinear distortion was also very low
No control surfaces are located on this section of the lens
cylindrical lens hood reverses over the lens barrel for transport and storage
it passes across 14 click stops
the edges and corners of the frame were relatively soft
Edge- and corner-sharpness are comparatively poor
4 lenses were big
heavy and expensive
other mounts only support mechanical aperture control
The lens is not optically stabilized
Manual focus design is not for everyone
lenses don't capture nearly as much light when shot wide open
does require the use of an adapter
The lens hood does not have a lock
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uneven quality to the image
4 is not equipped with autofocus
extreme sharpness and detail is not always convenient for portraits
light falloff is insignificant
reverses onto the lens for easy storage

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Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Canon EF Canon EF-M Four Thirds Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds Nikon F Pentax K Samsung NX Sony A Sony E

Aperture max	1.4
Number of diaphragm blades	8

Construction	Fixed

Weight	18.7 oz
Diameter	3.07 in
Length	2.92 in
Filter size	2.83 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 85

Autofocus	yes
Closest focusing distance	1.1

Colour of product	Black
Hood supplied	yes

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Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC Samyang - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.0

Based on 8 reviews

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC Samyang 85mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 29.11.2012

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The Samyang 85mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC is a portait prime lens for full-frame and APS-C DSLRs. The Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is a much more affordable alternative to the Nikon and Canon equivalents thanks largely to being manual-focus only. Read our in-depth Samyang 85mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC review complete with full-size sample images.

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

Photo Review

Published: 16.10.2014

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

4.4

An affordably-priced, fast manual focus medium telephoto prime lens that is available in mounts to suit most interchangeable-lens cameras.

DustinAbbott.net

Published: 01.06.2020

Samyang RF 85mm F1.4 AF Review - DustinAbbott.net

Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a review of the brand new Samyang RF 85mm F1.4 AF lens. The RF85 provides a cheaper alternative to the expensive Canon 85L