Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 lens for Sony E
Designed for portraiture, the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 for Sony E-mount is a short telephoto characterised by its fast f/1.4 maximum aperture. The bright design offers excellent depth of field control for isolating subjects using selective focus, and also excels in low-light conditions. The optical design includes four high refractive index elements, which help reduce spherical aberrations and distortion to achieve high sharpness and clarity. An extra-low dispersion element is also present, which controls colour fringing and chromatic aberrations to achieve a high degree of clarity and colour accuracy. Individual elements are also coated with ultra multi-coating, which suppresses flare and ghosting for improved contrast in bright lighting conditions. Complementing the optical design, a dual ultrasonic linear motor and internal focusing design provide fast and quiet autofocus performance. Additionally, a nine-blade rounded aperture contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
- This portrait-length prime lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, but can also be used on APS-C models where it offers an equivalent focal length of 127.5mm.
- A very bright maximum aperture of f/1.4 is advantageous for working in low-light conditions and offers excellent depth of field control for isolating subjects and working with selective focus.
- Four high refractive index elements are used to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations to improve sharpness and accurate rendering.
- An extra-low dispersion element helps reduce colour fringing and chromatic aberrations to achieve remarkable colour accuracy and clarity.
- Ultra multi-coating has been applied to individual elements to reduce flare and ghosting to increase contrast and neutral colour balance.
- The dual ultrasonic linear motor and internal focusing design provide fast and quiet autofocus performance. An AF/MF switch is also present to facilitate switching between focus modes.
- The internal focusing design maintains the overall length of the lens and prevents rotation of the front of the lens during use.
- The nine-blade rounded aperture contributes to a soft and pleasing bokeh quality.
- The weather-sealed design is suitable for working in challenging weather conditions.
- The included lens hood helps block stray light that could cause flare and ghosting.
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Technical specifications
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Focal length
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85 mm
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Maximum aperture
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f/1.4
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Minimum aperture
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f/16
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Lens mount
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Sony E
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Format compatibility
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Full frame
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Angle of view
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28.9°
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Maximum magnification
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0.11x
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Minimum focusing distance
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2.95' / 90 cm
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Optical design
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11 elements in 8 groups
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Aperture blades
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9, rounded
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Focus type
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Autofocus
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Image stabilisation
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None
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Filter diameter
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77 mm (front)
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Dimensions (D x L)
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3.46 x 3.9" / 88 x 99.5 mm
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Weight
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1.2 lb / 568 g
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