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Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 X Mount Review

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2

Main Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 548g / 1.21 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 78mm x 75mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 1.1m
  • Max Magnification: 0.09x
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Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 Overview


Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with X Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 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
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
No Autofocus


Lens Mount

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is compatible with cameras that have a Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX) 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 MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has a maximum diameter of 78mm and total length of 75mm. It weighs 548g / 19.3 oz.

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2:

  • 72mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 72mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 72mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has a fixed focal length of 85mm.



Weather Sealings

The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.09x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1.1m. 0.09x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR: 0.2x - (Compare)
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II: 0.13x - (Compare)
  • Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR: 0.12x - (Compare)

Aperture

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has a max aperture of F1.4 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 7 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 hybrid ASP element
  • UMC coating

Lens Hood

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
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APS-C / DX 540 g / 1.19 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II Lens Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II
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35mm FF 484 g / 1.06 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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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APS-C / DX 750 g / 1.65 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 85mm F1.8 Lens Rokinon 85mm F1.8
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APS-C / DX 344 g / 0.76 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Lens Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 344 g / 0.76 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro
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35mm FF 720 g / 1.58 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.8D Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.8D
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35mm FF 380 g / 0.84 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 85mm F1.4 ED SSA Lens Samsung NX 85mm F1.4 ED SSA
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APS-C / DX 714 g / 1.57 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 Alternatives in Fujifilm X Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
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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APS-C / DX 750 g / 1.65 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
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APS-C / DX 540 g / 1.19 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro Lens Fujifilm XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
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APS-C / DX 215 g / 0.47 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro
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35mm FF 720 g / 1.58 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF Lens Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF
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APS-C / DX 670 g / 1.47 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II Lens Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II
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35mm FF 484 g / 1.06 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 85mm F1.8 Lens Rokinon 85mm F1.8
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APS-C / DX 344 g / 0.76 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Lens Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 344 g / 0.76 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo

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Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samyang
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 85mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.4
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 9
Optical Groups 7
Special Elements 1 hybrid ASP element + UMC coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1.1m
Max Magnification 0.09X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 548g
Diameter 78mm
Length 75mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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