Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Telephoto Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras. Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is also sold under the Rokinon 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS name in some countries.
The Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is also available in the Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.
What type of photography is the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 9 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS that are compatible with the Sony E mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Fast Aperture |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| No Autofocus |
Lens Mount
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS has a maximum diameter of 68mm and a total length of 81mm. It weighs 344g / 12.1 oz.
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 62mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS has a fixed focal length of 85mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 127.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM and Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro. in Sony E mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS With Optical Image Stabilization
Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS features a maximum aperture of F1.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. With an exceptionally wide F1.8 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. The combination of a longer 85mm focal length and a bright F1.8 opening makes it incredibly easy to isolate your subject, melting away busy backgrounds into smooth, professional bokeh. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 7 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- 1 ED
- 1 HRI element
- Ultra Multi-Coating
Lens Hood
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Popular Comparisons of Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS.
Top Alternatives of Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS in Other Lens Mounts
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