An ideal lens for portraiture, the Canon EF-mount 85mm f/1.4 AF Lens from Rokinon is a short telephoto prime distinguished by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture. This fast design, while benefitting its use in low light, also affords notable control over depth of field for selective focus applications. The optical design features one hybrid aspherical element, which helps to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to realize high sharpness and clarity. Individual elements also feature an Ultra Multi-Coating, which suppresses flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color accuracy. Complementing the optical design is an Ultrasonic Dual Linear motor, which offers fast and quiet autofocus performance. Additionally, a rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to pleasing bokeh quality.

EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16    One Hybrid Aspherical Element    Ultra Multi-Coating    Ultrasonic Dual Linear AF Motor    Round Nine-Blade Diaphragm

Portrait-length prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras, however can also be used on APS-C models where it provides a 136mm equivalent focal length.

Very bright f/1.4 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and offers great control over depth of field for isolating subjects and working with selective focus.

One hybrid aspherical element is used to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations for greater sharpness and accurate rendering.

An Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to individual elements in order to reduce flare and ghosting for increased contrast and a neutral color balance.

Ultrasonic Dual Linear motor delivers quick, quiet autofocus performance. An AF/MF switch is also featured for seamless switching between focusing modes.

Internal focusing design maintains the overall lens length and prevents the front of the lens from rotating during use.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

Included lens hood helps to block stray light from causing flare and ghosting.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does the Samyang lens station Does the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 lens station update require a Windows computer? Does it work with Macintosh?

A: Yes, works equally well with Mac or Windows.

Q: 2. Does the E Mount version have good autofocus for video? Any breathing?

A: Auto Focus with this lens is OK, definitely not the best available, but serviceable. There is visible Focus Breathing with this lens.

Q: 3. Is it compatible with Sony Zv-e10?

A: Yes, the following Sony E mount and Sony E-PZ will work on the Sony ZV-E10 camera.

Q: 4. Is the video AF still a problem after firmware v4? I’m trying to decide between the Sony 85 1.8 and this lens.. I shoot both photo & video.

A: There is no problem however Sony 85mm would be a better choice

Q: 5. Is there a later firmware version as of March 27, 29020?

A: Here it lists the latest firmware for this lens. https://www.samyanglensglobal.com/en/support/support-download.php?page=1&type=3&sub_type=2&category=&product_seq=&lang=en&search_text=&manager_mount_win=sony&manager_lang_win=&manager_mount_mac=&manager_lang_mac=&sar

Q: 6. Can this lens be used for deep space tracked astrophotography? Manually focus on the stars without dancing around due to 'fire by wire'?

A: If you are using an Auto-tracker on your tripod and you place the lens in Manual Focus, on a Sony E-mount camera, you may go to MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [MF Assist] → [On] for Manual Focus Assist, which should allow you to magnify the scene on the LCD screen for more accurate focusing. If the camera is in Manual Focus mode, the focus should not readjust after you set the focus.

Q: 7. Since this lens as no IS, how do I make sure the IBIS is working with it on Canon R6?

A: If you shoot at a slow shutter speed (1/8 second) and the image is sharp, then its working.

Q: 8. Does the RF version of this 85mm lens have Version 3 firmware (which is the newest firmware as of 4/5/21)?

A: To our knowledge, the current stock we have on this lens contains the most current firmware.

Q: 9. Is this lens compatible with the FTZ mount, fully functioning (AF and AE), on Nikon Z6?

A: It is our understanding that the Nikon FTZ adapter will allow full functionality with this Samyang lens on the Nikon Z6.

Q: 10. Will this samyang ef version compatible with the canon r6 mark ii +adapter without any issue?

A: The Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 EF Lens for Canon EF is compatible with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera when using the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. Here is the link: https://bhpho.to/2MENgLL.