Samyang 85mm T/ 1.5 AS IF UMC VDSLR

The lens has good build quality and is well manufactured. It has a maximum aperture of T/1.5, which means it can capture images in low light conditions. The lens has 9 elements in 7 groups and is coated with UMC coating which helps reduce lens flare and ghosting. The lens produces excellent bokeh, which means the out-of-focus areas in the image are very smooth and pleasing to the eye. This lens is a good alternative to other lenses in its category. It has a high resolution, which means the images produced by this lens are very sharp and detailed. Overall, the Samyang 85mm T/ 1.5 AS IF UMC VDSLR is a great lens for those who want good optics and manual focus control.

Optical design

Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.

Physical characteristics

Weights 580 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 74 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 72 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options.