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Archive 2019 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

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p.2 #1 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

I�m very happy with my Sony 85mm F1.8. Note that the �T� Stop is F1.8-rare! Not sure about the Samyang�s T stop and vignetting. The 85mm FL is not my favorite for FF portraiture. Instead, I prefer a much longer FL lens.

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Mar 07, 2019 at 08:50 AM

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p.2 #2 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

SAR is saying "autofocus is the fastest on any Samyang FE lens yet. Image quality is close to the GM lens and the Samyang is also a tiny bit shorter." We'll see if that pans out or if the price turns out to be much higher than expected.

Mar 07, 2019 at 01:16 PM

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p.2 #3 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

watching and waiting. I'll pull the trigger on the Sony 85/1.8 otherwise. I don't do much portrait work, so I need a lower cost option as a stand in.

Mar 08, 2019 at 11:10 AM

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p.2 #4 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

As the Samyang quality and AF performance increases I think it can only be expected that their prices are going to increase.

Mar 08, 2019 at 11:14 AM

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p.2 #5 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

twentysevenone wrote:
SAR is saying "autofocus is the fastest on any Samyang FE lens yet. Image quality is close to the GM lens and the Samyang is also a tiny bit shorter." We'll see if that pans out or if the price turns out to be much higher than expected.

It looks like it will be 8mm (0.31") shorter than the GM.

Mar 13, 2019 at 06:02 PM

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p.2 #6 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

I have a passing interest. Just not had any luck with the 35 and 50. It�s certainly worth testing

Mar 13, 2019 at 06:51 PM

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p.2 #7 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

The bokeh on the 35 1.4 and 50 1.4 is quite good. I suspect that will be the case on this lens as well.

Mar 13, 2019 at 07:01 PM

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p.2 #8 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

I have the 35 1.4, and really like it. The AF is fast and accurate as well.

Mar 13, 2019 at 07:04 PM

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p.2 #9 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

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

Yeah, from these pictures it is clear the rear element is too far back to be DSLR design like the Sigma ART E-mount lenses�well the 85mm 1.4.

Mar 13, 2019 at 07:33 PM

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p.2 #10 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

Samyang AF 85mm F/1.4 FE

https://www.samyanglensglobal.com/en/m/product/product-view.php?seq=418

This is a new design for mirrorless Sony FE-mount

Elements/groups 11/8
Close focus 0.9m
Weight 568 grams
Length 99.5mm
Diameter 88mm
Filter size 77mm
Aperture blades 9

This new lens weighs half that of the Sigma Art 85/1.4 FE and is considerably shorter, physically.

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Mar 15, 2019 at 08:10 AM

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p.2 #11 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

Good to see confirmation it�s a new design. The Canon Mount was a 9/7 configuration. Who�s going to be the first sucker, er, guinea pig?

Mar 15, 2019 at 08:20 AM

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p.2 #12 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

Are the other Samyang FE AF lenses also weather sealed? That was a nice surprise to see, and proof that we shouldn't have to pay GM prices for basic watersealing.

Mar 15, 2019 at 08:21 AM

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p.2 #13 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

No mention of it in the 35 anyway...

jwhatts wrote:
Are the other Samyang FE AF lenses also weather sealed? That was a nice surprise to see, and proof that we shouldn't have to pay GM prices for basic watersealing.

Mar 15, 2019 at 08:25 AM

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p.2 #14 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

Pricing?

Mar 15, 2019 at 08:31 AM

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p.2 #15 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

Does anyone know the price? I have the Sony FE 85 1.8, if the price is right, I might jump in to get one

Mar 15, 2019 at 08:31 AM

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p.2 #16 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

Price is �700, USD has not been confirmed

Mar 15, 2019 at 08:34 AM

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p.2 #17 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

Based on size spec, I'm in.

Mar 15, 2019 at 08:55 AM

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p.2 #18 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

I'm already sure I'm getting one, and would be willing to be the guinea pig, but Samyang's pricing strategy means I'm waiting. You know they'll discount it $100-$200 shortly after launch, which makes it hard to stomach ordering initially...

Mar 15, 2019 at 09:40 AM

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p.2 #19 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

Mar 15, 2019 at 09:42 AM

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p.2 #20 · Official: Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE ($699)

Those in the EU, wait for a couple Amazon.de reviews and the price will drop down dramatically. This has been the case with their 35mm and 24mm lenses.

Just one month from launch, the price gets slashed!

Do not hurry!

Mar 15, 2019 at 09:43 AM

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