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Archive 2016 · Sharpest 85mm legacy lens

  
 
Maknof
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p.4 #1 · Sharpest 85mm legacy lens


Al 85mm generally are very good and sharp, the cheapest is the Samyang/Rokinon as suggested by Fred.
Then there is a plenty of alternative in old japanese legacy lenses, i like a lot the Zuiko 2/85 but it is very soft wide open.
With good sharpness only at f2.8 wide open rhe contax G is a good alternative, but they need clumsy adapter and sometimes need new lube, the CY Sonnar 85mm got same optic scheme.
There il even the Viltrox that have autofocus.



May 18, 2022 at 07:00 PM
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p.4 #2 · Sharpest 85mm legacy lens


From many users, I learned that Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 is very sharp, but main issue is its variation. Some very fine , but the other is not like the other one. If you buy bad copy, it is worse than Sony 85mm f1.8, but good copy is closer to Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN (sharpest ever for Sony system). That make me hesitate to but it.


May 18, 2022 at 07:13 PM
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p.4 #3 · Sharpest 85mm legacy lens


Yongnuo? Tokina?




May 18, 2022 at 11:17 PM
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p.4 #4 · Sharpest 85mm legacy lens


Is the Nikon G 85/1.4 considered legacy yet? It's nicely sharp wide open with a draw reminiscent of the Sony 85GM.


May 18, 2022 at 11:33 PM
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p.4 #5 · Sharpest 85mm legacy lens


I think that this is a very good overview of legacy 85mm lenses

http://www.verybiglobo.com/portrait-lens-which-one-1-10/
http://www.verybiglobo.com/portrait-lens-which-one-11-20/
http://www.verybiglobo.com/portrait-lens-which-one-21-30/

The key problem is that there are many affordable new AF lenses available for 300-500 USD that might offer more...



May 18, 2022 at 11:36 PM
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p.4 #6 · Sharpest 85mm legacy lens


second the Contax 85/2.8. mine is just as sharp as my Batis with a similar look. not quite as good against the sun. small, great focus feel.


May 18, 2022 at 11:42 PM
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