Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 MK2 Manual Focus lens for Sony E
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| Unit | NOS |
| Manufacturer | Samyang |
| Country of Origin | South Korea |
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 28.3° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3.61' / 1.1 m |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.09x |
An apt telephoto prime for portraiture and other selective compositions, the Sony E-mount 85mm f/1.4 WS Mk2 Lens from Samyang is characterized by its fast f/1.4 maximum aperture to suit working in low-light conditions and for controlling depth of field. The optical design incorporates one hybrid aspherical element that helps to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations for a high degree of sharpness and accurate rendering. An Ultra Multi-Coating has also been applied to reduce flare and ghosting in order to achieve greater contrast and color fidelity. The manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 3.6' away and a rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes a pleasing bokeh quality.
- Portrait-length prime is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras but can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.
- Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture offers a high degree of control over depth of field for working with selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques. Additionally, it also benefits working in low-light conditions with shorter shutter speeds.
- One hybrid aspherical element is featured in the optical design to control spherical aberrations for improved clarity and sharpness throughout the aperture range.
- An Ultra Multi-Coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for increased contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.
- Manual focus operation permits working with subjects as close as 3.6' away and an internal focusing design maintains the overall lens length during use.
- The aperture ring de-click function allows the aperture ring not to be stopped at every f-stop in the way cine lenses do. This selectable function will allow brightness to be adjusted continuously and smoothly with much more details between the stops.
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
- Weather-sealed design suits working in inclement weather conditions.
- E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to 22
- One Hybrid Aspherical Element
- Ultra Multi-Coating
- Manual Focus Design
- Weather-Sealed Construction
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Features
85mm F1.4 MK2 Lens - A Classic Evolved
Enjoy the enhanced usability and product design of the updated MF 85mm F1.4 MK2. The manual focus 85mm of Samyang has been loved for its expressive portraits. Inheriting the original optical design, 'De-click function' and weather sealing function are added to encourage the ease-of-use when capturing moments of your life.
De-click Function for Video Filming
When shooting video, it is pivotal to capture the object maintaining the same brightness even when you're changing the aperture. Here is the new feature for filming with MF 85mm. Switch the silver ring from "Click" to "Free", then your aperture is now not stopped at every aperture as cine lenses do. This "Declick" will help you adjust the brightness continuously and smoothly with much more details between the F stops.
Smooth Bokeh for Portraits
In terms of the “bokeh” performance, its 9-rounded aperture blades which will help you achieve excellent “bokeh” results. The space between the subject and background wil be effectively seperated and make the subject more eye-catching. Its 9 aperture blades provide clearly defined sunstars when the aperture is stopped-down.
Expressive Image Quality of Beloved Lens
The new MF 85mm F1.4 MK2 features a total of 9 elements in 7 groups. Samyang use 1 Hybrid Aspherical glass to minimize spherical and distortion aberration for sharp image quality. It will capture the detailed emotion of subjects in most beautiful way.
Weather sealing and Updated Design
Environmental seals are located at the lens mount area to prevent infiltration of moisture and/or rain drops. This feature provides an additional layer of protection when shooting outdoors under adverse weather conditions. Also, MF 14mm F2.8 MK2 has the new micro patterned rubber focus ring to lower the contaminations and increase the grip. The product design is updated with new components and fonts to convey sophisticated and modern look.
