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Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF

Canon EF

Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
540 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm
Length
75 mm
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At a Glance

Canon EF users on full frame get an 85 mm short telephoto with an f/1.4 aperture and purely manual focusing. The wide opening brings short shutter times in dim light and a shallow depth of field. It focuses down to 1.1 m and weighs 540 g. Portrait photography is the natural field for it.

Good for

  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
85 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
7
Weight
540 g (1.19 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm (43.31 in)
Length
75 mm (2.95 in)
Diameter
78 mm (3.07 in)

Manufacturer data: samyanglensglobal.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF fit?

The Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensSamyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IFZeiss Otus 85mm F1.4Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/85Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.2
Weight540 g1,200 g670 g1,050 g
Filter diameter72 mm86 mm72 mm86 mm
Min. focus distance110 cm80 cm100 cm80 cm
Length75 mm124 mm65 mm98.4 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF: FAQ

Does the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF have autofocus?

No, the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF have image stabilization?

No, the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF weigh?

The Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF weighs 540 g. It is 75 mm long with a diameter of 78 mm.

What filter size does the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF use?

The Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF is 110 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Samyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.

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