
Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF
- Focal length
- 85 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 730 g
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 110 cm
- Length
- 98.7 mm
At a Glance
The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 for Canon RF is a manual-focus full-frame prime. Its f/1.4 maximum aperture gives very shallow depth of field and shorter shutter times in low light. The lens is weather sealed and weighs 730 g, and it focuses down to 1.1 m. The classic portrait focal length points clearly to portrait work.
Good for
- Portraits
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
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/22
- Elements
- 9
- Groups
- 7
- Weight
- 730 g (1.61 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 110 cm (43.31 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:11.1 (0.09×)
- Length
- 98.7 mm (3.89 in)
- Diameter
- 78 mm (3.07 in)
Manufacturer data: lksamyang.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF fit?
The Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon RF cameras
Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.
| Lens | Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF | Zeiss Otus ML 85mm F1.4 | Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8 | Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 RF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 730 g | 1,055 g | 530 g | 584 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 77 mm | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 110 cm | 80 cm | 23 cm | 90 cm |
| Length | 98.7 mm | 111 mm | 89 mm | 98 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF: FAQ
Does the Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF have autofocus?
No, the Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF have image stabilization?
No, the Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF 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 MF 85mm F1.4 RF weigh?
The Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF weighs 730 g. It is 98.7 mm long with a diameter of 78 mm.
What filter size does the Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF use?
The Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF takes 72 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF is 110 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Samyang / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 RF covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 136 mm in full-frame terms.
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