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Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II

Nikon F (DX/FX)

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
541 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm
Length
72.2 mm

At a Glance

For Nikon F, this is a manual-focus full-frame 85 mm prime with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. It weighs 541 g, measures 72.2 mm in length, and has a de-clicked aperture. The wide opening allows short shutter times and shallow depth of field, and the short telephoto focal length points to portraits.

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
541 g (1.19 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm (43.31 in)
Max. magnification
1:11.1 (0.09Γ—)
Length
72.2 mm (2.84 in)
Diameter
78 mm (3.07 in)

Manufacturer data: samyanglens.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II fit?

The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensSamyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 IISamyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IFZeiss Otus 85mm F1.4Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/85
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight541 g520 g1,140 g570 g
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm86 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance110 cm110 cm80 cm100 cm
Length72.2 mm72 mm122 mm62 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II: FAQ

Does the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II have autofocus?

No, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II have image stabilization?

No, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II weigh?

The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II weighs 541 g. It is 72.2 mm long with a diameter of 78 mm.

What filter size does the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II use?

The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II is 110 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

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