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Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Fujifilm X Review

Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS

Main Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 344g.
  • Diameter: 68mm
  • Length: 81mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.65m
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Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Overview

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 Fujifilm X 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.

What type of photography is the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitExcellent
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundFair
VloggingAverage
LandscapeFair

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Reasons to Buy 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 help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
9 Diaphragm Blades
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus

Lens Mount

Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is compatible with cameras that have Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.

Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is also available in Canon EF-M and Sony E mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS has a maximum diameter of 68mm and total length of 81mm. It weighs 344g / 12.1 oz.

Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS has a filter thread of 62mm.

Focal Range

Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS has a fixed focal lenght 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 Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro in Fujifilm X mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Aperture

Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS has a max aperture of F1.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 7 groups . 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 is the eight most popular comparisons of Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Alternatives in Fujifilm X Mount
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Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro Lens Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
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Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
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Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro
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35mm FF 720gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 Lens Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2
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35mm FF 548gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
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Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samyang
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X
Max Format APS-C / DX
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 F1.8
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 9
Optical Groups 7
Special Elements 1 ED + 1 HRI element, Ultra Multi-Coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.65m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 344g
Diameter 68mm
Length 81mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 62mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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