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Samyang Canon EF-M mount Short telephoto prime

Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II

Quick answer

The Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II is a short telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.5 for the Canon EF-M mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

Focal
85mm
Aperture
f/1.5
Filter
72mm
Min focus
1.1m
AF motor
None

What 85mm sees

APS-C crop 1.6× → 136mm
18.1° 15.1° horizontal

Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 85mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.

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Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II specifications

Optics

Focal length
85mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.5
Format coverage
Full frame
Optical construction
9 elements in 7 groups

Focus

Autofocus motor
None
Minimum focus distance
1.1 m

Physical

Filter thread
72 mm
Diameter
78 mm

General

Brand
Samyang
Mount
Canon EF-M
Lens type
Prime

Specification source: lksamyang.com

What can you shoot with the Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II?

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 fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II use?

It uses the Canon EF-M mount, so it fits Canon EF-M cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II?

It is a fixed 85mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.5. That makes it a short telephoto lens.

Is the Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II 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/1.5.

What is the Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 136mm on full frame, with a 15.1° horizontal and 18.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II fit?

Any Canon EF-M-mount camera, including Canon EOS M, Canon EOS M10, Canon EOS M100, Canon EOS M2, and Canon EOS M200 and 6 more.