Used Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC - Canon EF Fit
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent overall condition with virtually no signs of use. Optics free from defects, focus smooth. |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Boxed complete inc front/rear caps & hood. |
At a glance: Samyang 85mm f/1.4 - affordable manual-focus portrait prime for Canon EF full-frame and APS-C.
About this lens
The Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is a manual-focus portrait prime for Canon EF. Samyang (also sold as Rokinon/Bower) is known for delivering pro-grade optical performance at much lower cost than first-party equivalents, trading autofocus and metering automation for price. A characterful 85mm f/1.4.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | Manual focus only |
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| Image stabilisation | No |
| Minimum focus distance | 1.0m |
| Filter thread | 72mm |
| Weight | 550g |
| Construction | AS (aspherical), IF (internal focus), UMC (Ultra Multi Coating), 8-blade aperture |
Works with
- Canon EF-mount full-frame DSLRs (5D series, 6D, 1D series)
- Canon EF-mount APS-C DSLRs (acts as ~127mm equivalent)
- Canon RF mirrorless via EF-EOS R adapter (manual focus retained)
Best for
A cost-effective manual-focus 85mm f/1.4 portrait prime. The 85mm focal length is classic for portraits on full-frame (flattering perspective, natural subject isolation), and f/1.4 gives shallow depth of field. Manual focus requires a deliberate shooting style - best suited to portraits, product and deliberate work rather than fast-moving subjects.
Frequently asked questions
Does it autofocus?
No. This is a manual-focus lens. Focus confirmation via the Canon body's focus-confirm dots may work on chipped variants but there's no AF motor.
Is this a good portrait lens?
Yes - 85mm on full-frame is a classic portrait focal length. The f/1.4 aperture delivers very shallow depth-of-field and strong subject-background separation. Manual-focus-only means it's best for deliberate, non-action portrait work.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
No — this lens does not have image stabilisation.
Will it work on Canon RF mirrorless bodies?
Yes, via the Canon EF-EOS R adapter. Autofocus and IS are preserved, and the lens functions normally on R, R5, R6, R7, R8, R50 and other RF bodies.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 85mm |
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| Lens Type | Prime, Telephoto |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF Mount |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Samyang |