Samyang has just officially announced the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 lens for Canon EF mount. This new lens is designed with a big aperture F1.4, and 9 elements in 7 groups, with 1 Hybrid aspherical lens. It is also very lightweight and compact with 485g, which makes it an ideal lens for a variety of shooting situations – portraits, outdoor, pets and more. The UK price of Samyang AF 85 F1.4 EF lens is £599.99, much cheaper than Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art lens.
Below are the detailed specifications:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 85 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F1.4 | |
| Minimum aperture | F16 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 9 | |
| Groups | 7 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 hybrid element + UMC coating | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.90 m (35.43″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.11× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Linear Motor | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 485 g (1.07 lb) | |
| Diameter | 88 mm (3.46″) | |
| Length | 72 mm (2.83″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 77 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
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