Lens Details
Samyang
AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE
$399~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: March 14, 2024
Highlights
- Full-frame 85mm f/1.8 portrait prime for Sony E, a flexible walkaround choice.
- A fast f/1.8 maximum aperture gives smooth background blur and excellent low-light reach.
- It is relatively compact at 490g, pairing well with Sony E bodies.
Who it's for
The Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE is an 85mm f/1.8 prime lens — a short-telephoto / portrait option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Portraits and low light — a fast f/1.8 aperture for blurred backgrounds.
85mm
Focal Length
f/1.8
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
−
Stabilized
490g
Weight
67mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 85mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 7 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 29° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 85 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $399 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Diameter | 75.5mm |
| Length | 95mm |
| Weight | 490g (1.08 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
