
Canon EF Autofocus
Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF
- Focal length
- 85 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 485 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 90 cm
- Length
- 72 mm
At a Glance
This short telephoto prime offers 85 mm and autofocus on full-frame Canon EF. Its f/1.4 aperture gives a shallow depth of field and allows shorter shutter times in dim light. It has weather sealing and an AF/MF switch. The closest focus distance is 90 cm. It suits portraits and events.
Good for
- Portraits
- Events
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- 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/16
- Elements
- 9
- Groups
- 7
- Weight
- 485 g (1.07 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 90 cm (35.43 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:9.1 (0.11×)
- Length
- 72 mm (2.83 in)
- Diameter
- 88 mm (3.46 in)
Manufacturer data: samyangus.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF fit?
The Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF 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 AF 85mm F1.4 EF compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF | Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | Canon EF 85mm F1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.2 |
| Weight | 485 g | 1,245 g | 725 g | 1,025 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 86 mm | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 90 cm | 85 cm | 85 cm | 95 cm |
| Length | 72 mm | 126 mm | 87.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF: FAQ
Does the Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF have autofocus?
Yes, the Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF has autofocus.
Does the Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF have image stabilization?
No, the Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF 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 AF 85mm F1.4 EF weigh?
The Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF weighs 485 g. It is 72 mm long with a diameter of 88 mm.
What filter size does the Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF use?
The Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF is 90 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 EF covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.
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