Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF Lens Review and Specs

Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF Nikon F (FX) Review

Main Features

85mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 72mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 539g.

Diameter: 78mm

Length: 75mm

Min Focus Distance:1m

$229

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Samyang 85mm F1.4 Overview

Samyang 85mm F1.4 is a Manual Focus (MF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 85mm. Providing a max aperture of f1.4 at 85mm, this lens is very fast.
Samyang 85mm F1.4 is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF

PROs

Very Fast Aperture

Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

No Weather Sealing

No Autofocus

Samyang 85mm F1.4 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Samyang
Lens Type	Prime
Price	$229.00
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)
Max_Format	35mm FF
Focal Range	85mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No Zoom
Zoom Lock	No Zoom
Zoom Ratio	1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture	F1.4
Min Aperture	F22.0
Aperture Ring	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	9
Optical Groups	7
Special Elements	1 aspherical element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance	1m
Max Magnification	unknown
Autofocus	No
AF Motor Type	None
Full Time Manual	N/A
Focus Method	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes
DoF Scale	No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight	539g
Diameter	78mm
Length	75mm
Weather Sealing	No
Filter Thread	72mm
Filter Notes	-
Tripod Collar	No

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	Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D	85mm	F1.4	550gr	AF	$545.00
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	Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.8D	85mm	F1.8	380gr	AF	$227.99
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	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.4G	85mm	F1.4	595gr	AF	$1,596.95
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	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G	85mm	F1.8	350gr	AF	$476.95
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	Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D	85mm	F2.8	650gr	MF	$1,976.95
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	Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO	100mm	F2.8	638gr	MF	$0.00
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	Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art	85mm	F1.4	1130gr	AF	$934.89
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	Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f2.8 Macro	100mm	F2.8	540gr	AF	$343.28
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	Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro	70mm	F2.8	527gr	AF	$399.98
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	Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM	85mm	F1.4	725gr	AF	$899.99
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	Schneider PC-TS Macro-Symmar 4.590 HM	90mm	F4.5	1110gr	MF	$0.00
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	Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4	85mm	F1.4	1140gr	MF	$4,490.00
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	Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art	70mm	F2.8	515gr	AF	$469.00
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	Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 2100	100mm	F2.0	680gr	MF	$1,095.00
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	Carl Zeiss Planar T 1,485	85mm	F1.4	700gr	MF	$650.00
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	Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS	80mm	F2.8	850gr	MF	$0.00
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	Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD	85mm	F1.8	700gr	AF	$749.00
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	Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD Macro	90mm	F2.8	609gr	AF	$649.00
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