Quick answer
The Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC is a short telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.2 for the Fujifilm X mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
A 85mm f/1.2 APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies, with aspherical elements. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Fujifilm X
- Focal length
- 85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.2
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC?
At 85mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 128mm | 16.1° | 19.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC use?
It uses the Fujifilm X mount, so it fits Fujifilm X cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC?
It is a fixed 85mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 85mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.2.
What is the Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 128mm on full frame, with a 16.1° horizontal and 19.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC fit?
Any Fujifilm X-mount camera, including Fujifilm X-E1, Fujifilm X-E2, Fujifilm X-E3, Fujifilm X-E4, and Fujifilm X-H1 and 19 more.
Alternatives for Fujifilm X from other brands
All Fujifilm X lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
