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Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE
Samyang officially announced the new 85mm f/1.4 FE lens.
The lens is priced at 699€. (US pricing and pre-order schedule not yet released)

Main specs:
  1. Elements/groups 11/8
  2. Special lens: HR (4), ED (1)
  3. Close focus (MFD) 0.90m (2.95ft)
  4. Magnification ratio: 0.11x
  5. Weight 568 grams
  6. Length 99.5mm
  7. Diameter 88mm
  8. Weather sealed: yes
  9. Filter size 77mm
  10. Aperture blades 9


Here is the press text:

The AF 85mm F1.4 FE is inspired by the optical vision of the MF 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC, which has been loved for its beautiful out-of-focus images since its launch in 2008: however, this new lens develops the original’s existing strengths with a much more advanced optical design, newly optimized for mirrorless cameras. This lens of great value and charm with high resolution encapsulates Samyang’s universally respected 40-year optical technology in your photographs.























Mar 13, 2019 at 10:56 PM
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https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/sr5-first-info-about-the-new-samyang-85mm-f-1-4-fe-lens/

I had a pretty bad time with their 35/1.4, but if this one is $600 or under like the EF version I might have to give them a second chance.


Mar 05, 2019 at 02:47 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE


question is how it would compare to the Sony 1.8.


Mar 05, 2019 at 03:57 AM
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MFoucs wrote:
question is how it would compare to the Sony 1.8.

The Canon version does not seem to be that great but perhaps the E-mount will be a different design:
https://www.opticallimits.com/canon_eos_ff/1050-samyang85f14ef
Mar 05, 2019 at 03:58 AM
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Fred Miranda wrote:
The Canon version does not seem to be that great but perhaps the E-mount will be a different design:
https://www.opticallimits.com/canon_eos_ff/1050-samyang85f14ef

I was hoping they would pull off a miracle like the 35mm 1.4..guess not


Mar 05, 2019 at 04:22 AM
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Fred Miranda wrote:
The Canon version does not seem to be that great but perhaps the E-mount will be a different design:
https://www.opticallimits.com/canon_eos_ff/1050-samyang85f14ef

SAR suggests that it may be a new design because of apparent increased width and height of the lens. If it is just a DSLR adaptation though, I wouldn't be too confident either.


Mar 05, 2019 at 04:32 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE


The Canon one looks like it's just an extended tube on a DSLR design, just a new exterior look to the build.

Would love small manual focus lenses, moderate aperture, under 300g. Maybe Voigtlander will do one.


Mar 05, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE


If it's the same optical design as the current Rokinon/Samyang 85/1.4 manual focus e-mount, it should be very good. The MF version is sharp (center) at 1.4 with beautiful creamy bokeh. An AF version of the same lens would be fantastic!
Mar 05, 2019 at 02:36 PM
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The Canon version performance is rather disappointing. Hope the FE version is significantly better.

It's great to have more affordable AF lens options with high IQ.
Mar 05, 2019 at 05:01 PM
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GabrielPhoto wrote:
I was hoping they would pull off a miracle like the 35mm 1.4..guess not

Same, I'm not looking for it to match the 85GM but if it can compete with the 85/1.8 and a half stop wider it would be an attractive option.

That and no more, "buy the lens now buy, the dock and fix it" issues.
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE


I just bought the Sony 85 1.8 so will see. Problem I had with the 35 1.4 was focusing accuracy just was not consistent and the 50 I had was a bad copy. So I’m skeptical


Mar 05, 2019 at 05:24 PM
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I’m also out of money . Just bought the 7Artisian 28mm 1.4 10 minutes ago. Need to try it been very curious plus I can use a MF 28. I’m taking one for the team. I’m a sick person
Mar 05, 2019 at 05:27 PM
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I'm keeping an eye on this. I rather like my 35/1.4, and I have the 85mm 1.4 MF version. An AF with similar performance for a sensible price is appealing.
Mar 05, 2019 at 05:41 PM
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twentysevenone wrote:
Same, I'm not looking for it to match the 85GM but if it can compete with the 85/1.8 and a half stop wider it would be an attractive option.

That and no more, "buy the lens now buy, the dock and fix it" issues.

if based on the old optics, it wont hang...... HOWEVER, the imagery from the older 85 f1.4 was blissful. The bokeh is so creamy and nice, sharpness was good enough, no worse than the 85L, and arguably better bokeh.

that said, I'll likely pass, the FE 85 1.8 is very fast where samyangs are way below average in AF speed. SY would have to be real small and inexpensive to make it worthwhile for me. I know I'de have to give up AF speed already, and if it's much heavier, then it starts to be annoying on two levels.
Mar 05, 2019 at 05:42 PM
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twentysevenone wrote:
Same, I'm not looking for it to match the 85GM but if it can compete with the 85/1.8 and a half stop wider it would be an attractive option.

That and no more, "buy the lens now buy, the dock and fix it" issues.

I'm not a fan of poor AF implementation at release either, but the fact that they have been consistently updating and improving their lenses' performance is something I appreciate.


Mar 05, 2019 at 07:30 PM
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jmbillings wrote:
I'm keeping an eye on this. I rather like my 35/1.4, and I have the 85mm 1.4 MF version. An AF with similar performance for a sensible price is appealing.

I have their Af 35, and it's excellent. I had the MF 85 F1.4, and it was nice. Hoping the AF version is at least as good.

Still holding out hope for a well-build AF 135 F2. IMO, should be a no-brainer given it's outstanding optical performance. Ah well...
Mar 06, 2019 at 12:19 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE


Based on my experience with their 24mm, I just have to wait for one month before the price drops by a third.

Never buy it as soon as it is offered!
Mar 06, 2019 at 12:28 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE


i bought the 135mm f2.0 about a month ago and the sharpness of this lens is incredible for £400

id definitely buy samyang again if they did a 85mm (AF) at a reduced cost
Mar 07, 2019 at 09:05 AM
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Joeb359 wrote:
i bought the 135mm f2.0 about a month ago and the sharpness of this lens is incredible for £400

id definitely buy samyang again if they did a 85mm (AF) at a reduced cost

Yes, I also like the picture 135 f2 produces, but it's so cumbersome I rarely use it


Mar 07, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE


Keep in mind you can’t always (usually cannot) simply add a motor to the focusing group of a manual lens. They’re frequently a lot larger, which makes for slower focus if you do. Chances of the same schemes as their 85 and 135 are pretty slim.


Mar 07, 2019 at 12:28 PM
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