Samyang AF MF 85mm f/1.4 WS Mk2 85mm
With a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, Ultrasonic Dual Linear USM autofocus, Ultra Multi-Coating, and a 9-blade diaphragm, this lens captures sharp portraits with smooth bokeh. Its lightweight 485g build and weather sealing make it a portable choice for travel and on-location shoots. Ideal for Canon EF full-frame portrait photographers needing fast, shallow depth-of-field work without heavy gear.
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q3 202278/100
Buyers praise the lens for its affordable price, smooth bokeh, and sharp performance, though flimsy lens hood and chromatic aberration are minor concerns.
- Excellent value for money, significantly cheaper than competitors.
- Smooth bokeh and sharp image quality pleased photographers.
- Lens hood is flimsy and can fall off easily.
- Chromatic aberration occurs in some lighting, but acceptable at price.
- Q1 202257/100
Reviews are mixed: some praise value and build, while others report focusing issues, orange tint, and AF trouble.
- Image quality praised for sharpness and bokeh, but orange tint and AF issues noted.
- Focusing problems reported, including manual focus trouble and camera freezing.
- Lens described as well-constructed, good value, and nice weight.
- AF performance issues (trouble locating, min focus distance) despite overall positive impressions.
- Q3 202160/100
Buyers report excellent value for landscape and portraits, but a verified reviewer cites persistent autofocus issues missing the eye.
- Great for landscape, night sky, and portrait photography.
- Autofocus misses the eye, a common issue per a B&H rep.
- Sharp, well-built, quiet, and affordable.
- Color is warm out of camera, but correctable in post.
- Q2 202162/100
Buyers praise the lens's value, image quality, and fast AF after firmware updates, but a minority report poor fitment or focus defects and some mention CA or manual-only operation.
- Exceptional image quality and build for the price, with quick autofocus after firmware updates.
- Lens works well for portraits and CrossFit with good bokeh, but has CA in harsh light and is not the sharpest.
- One unit had poor mount fit causing wiggle and out-of-focus images, indicating possible QC issues.
- Firmware V1 lacked accurate AF and IBIS; requires lens station update for full RF features.
Based on 101 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
