Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS

The Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS camera glass is a manual focus lens that is suitable for aps-c cameras. It has a full frame equivalent focal length of 127.5mm and features 9 aperture blades, which can produce pleasing bokeh. The lens is relatively lightweight at 344 grams and is 80mm long, making it portable but still requiring consideration when carrying in a camera bag. The lens has a 62mm filter diameter, which is not commonly used, so step-up rings may be necessary. The lens has a high build quality and is made with high-quality lens elements and coatings, which can produce sharp and detailed images. The lens has a fast aperture of f/1.8, which allows for low light shooting and shallow depth of field. The lens is a good alternative to other lenses in its class and is suitable for portrait, street, and landscape photography. The lens is not autofocus, but the manual focus is smooth and precise. The manufacturing time of the lens is not specified, but it is known to be a well-made lens that can produce high-resolution images.

Optical design

Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Full frame equivalent focal length is 127.5 mm. Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.

Physical characteristics

With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter. 80 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 344 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.