Rokinon has announced its new Digital Photo 85mm F1.8 Compact Prime Lens, the 7th in its compact lens series. The new 85mm is sized and optically designed speci cally for mirrorless cameras to deliver high resolution performance from the center of the image to its corners. It is a high speed telephoto lens that delivers equivalent focal lengths of approximately 128mm with with APS-C Sony E cameras. Optically, the Rokinon 85mm F1.8 is constructed of 9 elements in 7 groups and features a High-Refractive Index element and an Extra-low Dispersion element. Additionally, it uses UMC ultra multi-coating to help minimize chromatic aberrations and unnecessary light dispersion. Intuitive, damped and precise manual focus control combine with its fast 1.8 aperture and rounded 9 blade diaphragm for exceptional low light, bokeh and selective focus capabilities. The compact and light-weight design of this fast telephoto o ers excellent portability and comfort that is perfect for travel, candid, portraits, and close up photography with mirrorless cameras. Additional features include a non-rotating 62mm lter mount, a reversible for storage lens hood and a soft pouch case.
Rokinon has announced its new Digital Photo 85mm F1.8 Compact Prime Lens, the 7th in its compact lens series. The new 85mm is sized and optically designed speci cally for mirrorless cameras to deliver high resolution performance from the center of the image to its corners. It is a high speed telephoto lens that delivers equivalent focal lengths of approximately 128mm with with APS-C Sony E cameras. Optically, the Rokinon 85mm F1.8 is constructed of 9 elements in 7 groups and features a High-Refractive Index element and an Extra-low Dispersion element. Additionally, it uses UMC ultra multi-coating to help minimize chromatic aberrations and unnecessary light dispersion. Intuitive, damped and precise manual focus control combine with its fast 1.8 aperture and rounded 9 blade diaphragm for exceptional low light, bokeh and selective focus capabilities. The compact and light-weight design of this fast telephoto o ers excellent portability and comfort that is perfect for travel, candid, portraits, and close up photography with mirrorless cameras. Additional features include a non-rotating 62mm lter mount, a reversible for storage lens hood and a soft pouch case.
Rokinon has announced its new Digital Photo 85mm F1.8 Compact Prime Lens, the 7th in its compact lens series. The new 85mm is sized and optically designed speci cally for mirrorless cameras to deliver high resolution performance from the center of the image to its corners. It is a high speed telephoto lens that delivers equivalent focal lengths of approximately 128mm with with APS-C Sony E cameras. Optically, the Rokinon 85mm F1.8 is constructed of 9 elements in 7 groups and features a High-Refractive Index element and an Extra-low Dispersion element. Additionally, it uses UMC ultra multi-coating to help minimize chromatic aberrations and unnecessary light dispersion. Intuitive, damped and precise manual focus control combine with its fast 1.8 aperture and rounded 9 blade diaphragm for exceptional low light, bokeh and selective focus capabilities. The compact and light-weight design of this fast telephoto o ers excellent portability and comfort that is perfect for travel, candid, portraits, and close up photography with mirrorless cameras. Additional features include a non-rotating 62mm lter mount, a reversible for storage lens hood and a soft pouch case.
Rokinon has announced its new Digital Photo 85mm F1.8 Compact Prime Lens, the 7th in its compact lens series. The new 85mm is sized and optically designed speci cally for mirrorless cameras to deliver high resolution performance from the center of the image to its corners. It is a high speed telephoto lens that delivers equivalent focal lengths of approximately 128mm with with APS-C Sony E cameras. Optically, the Rokinon 85mm F1.8 is constructed of 9 elements in 7 groups and features a High-Refractive Index element and an Extra-low Dispersion element. Additionally, it uses UMC ultra multi-coating to help minimize chromatic aberrations and unnecessary light dispersion. Intuitive, damped and precise manual focus control combine with its fast 1.8 aperture and rounded 9 blade diaphragm for exceptional low light, bokeh and selective focus capabilities. The compact and light-weight design of this fast telephoto o ers excellent portability and comfort that is perfect for travel, candid, portraits, and close up photography with mirrorless cameras. Additional features include a non-rotating 62mm lter mount, a reversible for storage lens hood and a soft pouch case.
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Rokinon 85mm f/1.8 Manual Focus Lens for Fujifilm X Mount Mirrorless Cameras - Black
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Samyang 85mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E
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After purchasing a Sony A6000 last year, I was somewhat disappointed by the lack of affordable telephoto lenses for the Sony E mount. I considered buying the Sony 55-210, but many reviewers said that it was quite soft at the longer focal lengths and that the aperture range was restrictive in many lighting conditions. After digging around, I noticed this lens. There dont seem to be many reviews of it on the internet, but the ones I found were positive. Based on these reviews and my experience with the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 (which is a great budget lens), I decided to purchase the 85mm. After putting it through its paces over the past several weeks, I am very happy with my purchase.The lens is quite sharp and seems to suffer little in the way of distortion or ... MoreAfter purchasing a Sony A6000 last year, I was somewhat disappointed by the lack of affordable telephoto lenses for the Sony E mount. I considered buying the Sony 55-210, but many reviewers said that it was quite soft at the longer focal lengths and that the aperture range was restrictive in many lighting conditions. After digging around, I noticed this lens. There dont seem to be many reviews of it on the internet, but the ones I found were positive. Based on these reviews and my experience with the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 (which is a great budget lens), I decided to purchase the 85mm. After putting it through its paces over the past several weeks, I am very happy with my purchase.The lens is quite sharp and seems to suffer little in the way of distortion or aberration. It can produce very shallow depth of field and nice bokeh. It is quite lightweight and compact for the focal length, and it balances nicely on the A6000. I find the focal length quite fun to shoot. I have had no trouble shooting handheld in daylight conditions (following the reciprocal rule as adjusted for the crop factor). The lens is of course fully manual, but with focus peaking and the focus magnifier on the A6000, I have had no trouble getting well focused shots. In fact, I would say that of the three lenses I now carry (the other two being the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0), this may be my favorite to shoot with.In short, if you are looking for an affordable medium telephoto lens for the Sony A6000 and you are comfortable with a manual prime, I would highly recommend this lens.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I have Fuji 1.4 lenses and the Samyang 12mm. I have never used a lens as astounding as the 85 1.8!It has quickly become my favorite lens and is always on my camera. Focusing is very easy with the peaking on my Fujifilm.There is a very noticeable rainbow flare in direct light, but I love it for the character it adds.I would highly recommend this lens over the 85 1.4 for it's weight, size and sharpness!
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
This is an excellent lens for the money. While it is fully manual, it is also about half the price of the automatic Fuji 90mm F2, and smaller and lighter as well. For me, small and light counts for a lot. Overall, my lens seems to closely match Rokinon 85mm F1.8 lenses reviewed on the internet in terms of performance.In every way the mechanics are excellent. I do wish there was more resolution in the rotation of the focus ring (more degrees of rotation), but most users will not mind this. Rotation is less than 180 degrees from infinity to 0.65 meters.It replaces my previous Samyang 85mm F1.4 X-mount, which is larger and heavier. I believe it is as good or maybe slightly better than my 85mm F1.4 for landscape use, and might be considerably better than my 85mm ... MoreThis is an excellent lens for the money. While it is fully manual, it is also about half the price of the automatic Fuji 90mm F2, and smaller and lighter as well. For me, small and light counts for a lot. Overall, my lens seems to closely match Rokinon 85mm F1.8 lenses reviewed on the internet in terms of performance.In every way the mechanics are excellent. I do wish there was more resolution in the rotation of the focus ring (more degrees of rotation), but most users will not mind this. Rotation is less than 180 degrees from infinity to 0.65 meters.It replaces my previous Samyang 85mm F1.4 X-mount, which is larger and heavier. I believe it is as good or maybe slightly better than my 85mm F1.4 for landscape use, and might be considerably better than my 85mm F1.4 at very wide apertures. I think it is much sharper than my 85mm F1.4 at or near the closest focus distance.I bought the X-mount version for Fuji cameras.Clarity and image quality are very good. Bokeh is also very good. CA is small, negligible for most purposes at any aperture (just my opinion).This is a completely manual lens. It must be carefully focused manually to get best image quality. Holding focus at F1.8 for portrait use might prove difficult because depth of field is very shallow at this aperture. Note aperture setting is also manual, and there is no image stabilization. It is not weather resistant. There are no electronic contacts to send info to the camera.
| Focal Length | 85mm (35mm Equivalent- 127.5mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
Rokinon 85mm f/1.8 Manual Focus Lens for Fujifilm X Mount Mirrorless Cameras - Black
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Rokinon 85mm F1.8 Compact High Speed Lens (sony E)
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Samyang 85mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E
Free delivery between 12–19 June
After purchasing a Sony A6000 last year, I was somewhat disappointed by the lack of affordable telephoto lenses for the Sony E mount. I considered buying the Sony 55-210, but many reviewers said that it was quite soft at the longer focal lengths and that the aperture range was restrictive in many lighting conditions. After digging around, I noticed this lens. There dont seem to be many reviews of it on the internet, but the ones I found were positive. Based on these reviews and my experience with the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 (which is a great budget lens), I decided to purchase the 85mm. After putting it through its paces over the past several weeks, I am very happy with my purchase.The lens is quite sharp and seems to suffer little in the way of distortion or ... MoreAfter purchasing a Sony A6000 last year, I was somewhat disappointed by the lack of affordable telephoto lenses for the Sony E mount. I considered buying the Sony 55-210, but many reviewers said that it was quite soft at the longer focal lengths and that the aperture range was restrictive in many lighting conditions. After digging around, I noticed this lens. There dont seem to be many reviews of it on the internet, but the ones I found were positive. Based on these reviews and my experience with the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 (which is a great budget lens), I decided to purchase the 85mm. After putting it through its paces over the past several weeks, I am very happy with my purchase.The lens is quite sharp and seems to suffer little in the way of distortion or aberration. It can produce very shallow depth of field and nice bokeh. It is quite lightweight and compact for the focal length, and it balances nicely on the A6000. I find the focal length quite fun to shoot. I have had no trouble shooting handheld in daylight conditions (following the reciprocal rule as adjusted for the crop factor). The lens is of course fully manual, but with focus peaking and the focus magnifier on the A6000, I have had no trouble getting well focused shots. In fact, I would say that of the three lenses I now carry (the other two being the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0), this may be my favorite to shoot with.In short, if you are looking for an affordable medium telephoto lens for the Sony A6000 and you are comfortable with a manual prime, I would highly recommend this lens.
I have Fuji 1.4 lenses and the Samyang 12mm. I have never used a lens as astounding as the 85 1.8!It has quickly become my favorite lens and is always on my camera. Focusing is very easy with the peaking on my Fujifilm.There is a very noticeable rainbow flare in direct light, but I love it for the character it adds.I would highly recommend this lens over the 85 1.4 for it's weight, size and sharpness!
This is an excellent lens for the money. While it is fully manual, it is also about half the price of the automatic Fuji 90mm F2, and smaller and lighter as well. For me, small and light counts for a lot. Overall, my lens seems to closely match Rokinon 85mm F1.8 lenses reviewed on the internet in terms of performance.In every way the mechanics are excellent. I do wish there was more resolution in the rotation of the focus ring (more degrees of rotation), but most users will not mind this. Rotation is less than 180 degrees from infinity to 0.65 meters.It replaces my previous Samyang 85mm F1.4 X-mount, which is larger and heavier. I believe it is as good or maybe slightly better than my 85mm F1.4 for landscape use, and might be considerably better than my 85mm ... MoreThis is an excellent lens for the money. While it is fully manual, it is also about half the price of the automatic Fuji 90mm F2, and smaller and lighter as well. For me, small and light counts for a lot. Overall, my lens seems to closely match Rokinon 85mm F1.8 lenses reviewed on the internet in terms of performance.In every way the mechanics are excellent. I do wish there was more resolution in the rotation of the focus ring (more degrees of rotation), but most users will not mind this. Rotation is less than 180 degrees from infinity to 0.65 meters.It replaces my previous Samyang 85mm F1.4 X-mount, which is larger and heavier. I believe it is as good or maybe slightly better than my 85mm F1.4 for landscape use, and might be considerably better than my 85mm F1.4 at very wide apertures. I think it is much sharper than my 85mm F1.4 at or near the closest focus distance.I bought the X-mount version for Fuji cameras.Clarity and image quality are very good. Bokeh is also very good. CA is small, negligible for most purposes at any aperture (just my opinion).This is a completely manual lens. It must be carefully focused manually to get best image quality. Holding focus at F1.8 for portrait use might prove difficult because depth of field is very shallow at this aperture. Note aperture setting is also manual, and there is no image stabilization. It is not weather resistant. There are no electronic contacts to send info to the camera.
+: Pretty sharp by f2.8, good color, good contrast in direct sunlight, close focus to 0.65 m, seems well built, sized right for camera balance.Neutral: Maybe pretty but not desirable special effects off axis flare, 1/4 turn focus is not nearly enough making it hard to nail closeup and infinity focus, mounting has some very slight rotary play.
I have a mirrorless camera, Sony a6000 with lens 16mm-50mm, and I want a new telephoto lens. The Rokinon 85mm f/1.8 is a good upgrade from the Sony lens 16-50mm. I don't recommend it for beginners, since you have to focus manually with your hand for different distance and f-stop. This lens does take better picture than the lens came with my mirrorless camera. Also this lens is heavier than the Sony a6000 16mm-50mm, but I adjusted quickly to it. This lens fit my budget, and I still a novice to photography. I just finished my first digital photography class.
I have been waiting for a tele lens like this, which I can take along for hiking in the backcountry and traveling lightly. Combined with my mirrorless Sony a6300 it makes a compact unit, without compromising on performance. This lens replaces my aging tele-zoom (Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3) which is much slower and becomes rather soft approaching the limits of the zoom range. (It also developed a haze below the front lens.) The wide f/1.8 aperture of the Rokinon is great for working in low light and for generating bokeh (see the attached photo, taken at f/2.8). It also compensates for the lack of image stabilization. Already at f/2.8 the lens is so sharp that the photos can safely be cropped to double the effective focal length. Wide open there is substantial light ... MoreI have been waiting for a tele lens like this, which I can take along for hiking in the backcountry and traveling lightly. Combined with my mirrorless Sony a6300 it makes a compact unit, without compromising on performance. This lens replaces my aging tele-zoom (Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3) which is much slower and becomes rather soft approaching the limits of the zoom range. (It also developed a haze below the front lens.) The wide f/1.8 aperture of the Rokinon is great for working in low light and for generating bokeh (see the attached photo, taken at f/2.8). It also compensates for the lack of image stabilization. Already at f/2.8 the lens is so sharp that the photos can safely be cropped to double the effective focal length. Wide open there is substantial light fall-off in the corners, but at f/2.8 the fall-off becomes insignificant. It would be nice to have autofocus for action shots, but for landscapes, stills, and astrophotography the focus peaking of the a6300 actually allows better control. Overall, I can highly recommend this lens.
Have this lens for 10 days now, used it mostly for portraits. I have to say it's an Amazing Lens overal, not perfect but it has a lovely organic feel, nice bokeh and also a decent sharp lens, i own sharper lenses, but it's pretty sharp!! manual focussing on 1.8 is a bit tricky, but with some practice and good focus peaking it works really well on my Lumix G85! from 2.8 focussing get's easier. I owned before voigtlander nokton lenses on my Fuji Xe2 and the samyang is overal sharper, but Voigtlander produces creamier bokeh.
This thing has been in my wish list for a long time, and I held off buying it for all the things it doesn't have: autofocus and image stabilization. Logic told me that's a problem for a telephoto lens (136mm equivalent on my Canon) and several reviews reported difficulty in focusing accurately with its shallow depth of field wide open. Recently, however, I acquired its big brother (OK, huge brother) the Rokinon XP 85 f/1.2. Oh my, what an incredible lens that is, and on the EOS R, the eye detection coupled with manual focus guide make it really easy to nail focus. I was tempted to lug that sucker along for family portraits during some upcoming travel, but the M5 is my preferred travel kit for obvious reasons. Which brings me to the subject of this review . . . This ... MoreThis thing has been in my wish list for a long time, and I held off buying it for all the things it doesn't have: autofocus and image stabilization. Logic told me that's a problem for a telephoto lens (136mm equivalent on my Canon) and several reviews reported difficulty in focusing accurately with its shallow depth of field wide open. Recently, however, I acquired its big brother (OK, huge brother) the Rokinon XP 85 f/1.2. Oh my, what an incredible lens that is, and on the EOS R, the eye detection coupled with manual focus guide make it really easy to nail focus. I was tempted to lug that sucker along for family portraits during some upcoming travel, but the M5 is my preferred travel kit for obvious reasons. Which brings me to the subject of this review . . . This Rokinon APS-C mount f/1.8 is just so much like the bigger lens in a travel friendly package. Build is very solid, and everything from the mount to the control rings to the hood operates very smoothly. Image quality reminds me very much of the XP 85, too (136 equivalent at f/1.8 has a similar depth of field, albeit different framing). Center sharpness is amazing and bokeh is very smooth. What about focusing? Actually, not hard at all, assuming you don't have a moving subject (think portraits, not sports for this lens.) The focus ring throw is sufficient, and I find that focus peaking seems to work better on longer focal length lenses like this one.OK, two things that aren't so great. 1) I really wish it could report EXIF data, not so much to identify the lens but to record the aperture for later evaluation. If that's what keeps the price down, I can live with it. And 2) the lens hood is hard to get back on with my chubby fingers down inside the rather deep hood. Again, I'll take that trade for an effective hood that packs compactly when reversed.If you want/need a portrait lens for Canon M (that fits the small and light design philosophy, that is) I don't think there's a better option than this. 85 at f/1.8 on the crop sensor is just beautiful.One bit of weirdness. I bought the Rokinon branded version, but it still came with a Samyang branded hood. Go figure.
Pro:-Good portrait lens with enough aperture blades to stop down to f2.8 and still have good back ground blur.-Minimum focal distance of 0.65m-Has good contrast and minimum flare in most conditions-Well balance on my aps-c sensor cameraCon:-Infinity focus and indeed any focus is more difficult than it should because of the 1/4 turn focus. The difficult and lack of sensitivity at infinity is puzzling.-Mount on my camera has very slight rotary play.-Shooting into the sun results in an interesting flare which may or may not be to your liking.In conclusion I would have overlooked the flaws except that my vintage Canon fd 100mm f2 lens outperforms it in most categories.
Extremely sharp corner to corner from f1.8. Easy to manual focus with Fujis manual focus aids (peaking, enlargement). In fact, I find it faster for subjects at the border or corner of the frame to use peaking and manual focus than to move the focus point and use autofocus with my other Fuji lenses. Mechanically pleasing to use with a great feel to the manual focus ring. Barrel is plastic but good quality, and the whole package balances very well on my X-Pro2. A great companion to the XF 35mm f1.4, with a more distinct difference in FOV compared to the XF 60mm, and much smaller and lighter than the XF 80 and 90. A definite keeper.
| Focal Length | 85mm (35mm Equivalent- 127.5mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Lens Format Coverage | APS-C |
