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

Sony E

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

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

At a Glance

This manual-focus 85 mm short telephoto for Sony E covers full frame and opens up to f/1.4. That means shorter shutter times in dim light and shallow depth of field. The aperture is de-clicked, the body is weather sealed, and the minimum focus distance is 1.1 m. The focal length points mainly to portraits.

Good for

  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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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
599 g (1.32 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
110 cm (43.31 in)
Max. magnification
1:11.1 (0.09×)
Length
100.7 mm (3.96 in)
Diameter
78 mm (3.07 in)

Manufacturer data: samyanglens.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · 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 Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSamyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 / Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 IISamyang / Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IFZeiss Otus ML 85mm F1.4Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f/1.8
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.8
Weight599 g570 g1,033 g530 g
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm77 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance110 cm110 cm80 cm23 cm
Length100.7 mm101 mm113 mm89 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 599 g. It is 100.7 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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