Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 MK II lens (Nikon AE)

Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 MK II lens (Nikon FX)

Samyang's popular manual focus 85mm lens has been updated! Optically, it's identical to the acclaimed previous model, but with major improvements in usability.

• Better focus ring, fewer turns, meaning faster focus
• Depth of field markings, you can estimate the depth of field at different apertures
• Weather protection on the lens mount
• 9 dimmer leaves
• Focus lock, for example for infinity star photography
• Choose between stepless or clear click aperture control

The Samyang MF 85mm is a great choice for capturing details as well as striking portraits. The lens has manual focus, but thanks to its high aperture, you can clearly see which part of the image is sharp. In addition, some cameras have a so-called focus confirmation function, meaning the body tells you whether the focus point is sharp, even if the camera does not adjust the focus automatically.

In this new version, usability has been taken to a new level with many improvements. The focus ring has been treated with a new coating and the focus ring travel is reduced, meaning that focusing from infinity to close range is achieved with less movement. In addition, the focus can be locked in place. The precisely adjusted focus remains in place even when you are walking in the night forest.

The Samyang MF 85mm also includes depth of field markings. This means that when shooting, you can quickly estimate at what distance the image will be sharp with which aperture. Another very good use is to estimate at which aperture the background of a landscape photo and the foreground object or, for example, a rock will also be sharp.

The lens is now weather-protected on the bayonet side with a seal. The aperture adjustment can be clicked in steps of one aperture, even in low light, but for video use, for example, the aperture adjustment can also be made silent.

Specifications:

• Compatibility: Nikon FX
• Focal length: 85mm
• 9 elements in 7 groups
• Dimmer plates: 9 pcs
• Maximum aperture: F1.4
• Minimum aperture: F22
• Closest focusing distance: 1.1m
• Filter thread: 72mm
• Length: 74.7mm
• Weight: 547.5g