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AF 85mm f/1.4
- 85mm
- f/85.0
- Prime
- Weather sealed
- Min focus 0.9 m
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Quick answer
An autofocus 85mm f/1.4 prime for Sony full-frame mirrorless.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Autofocus may trail native lenses
- Plain build
Verdict
It is an 85mm f/1.4 for Sony from a third party.
About this lens
The Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.4 for Sony E mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/85.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- DLSM
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.9 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.11x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4?
- Portraits
- Weddings
- Low-light
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 85mm | 23.9° | 28.6° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 128mm | 16.1° | 19.3° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 full-frame?
Yes. It covers the full 35mm frame on full-frame E-mount bodies, and it also works on APS-C E-mount bodies with a crop.
Does the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 have autofocus?
Yes. It autofocuses on Sony E-mount bodies, which makes it more convenient than manual-focus alternatives.
Is the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 sharp?
It is regarded as sharp, particularly stopped down slightly.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
