Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS
Samyang Jul 2018
Samyang APS-C

Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS

This is a APS-C prime lens for Sony E, covering 85 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.8. It weighs 344 g, and was released in 2018. That combination suits portrait and low-light photography.

It is a manual focus telephoto prime lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras, available in Sony E, Canon M, Fujifilm X, and Micro Four Thirds mounts. With a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, it excels in low-light conditions and provides a shallow depth of field, making it ideal for portrait photography. The optical design includes one extra-low dispersion and one high refractive index element to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images. The lens features a smooth manual focus operation and a compact, lightweight design, enhancing portability for on-the-go shooting. However, it lacks weather sealing, so caution is advised in adverse conditions.

f/1.8
Aperture
85mm
Focal
344 g
Weight
Jul 2018
Released
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Good for portraitlow-light
Lowlight
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Lens type
Telephoto prime lens
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length
85 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Sony E, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds
Maximum aperture
f/1.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
Yes
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
9 elements in 7 groups (1 extra-low dispersion, 1 high refractive index)
Minimum focusing distance
0.65 m (2.13 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.17x
Filter size
62 mm
Dimensions
67.5 mm (diameter) x 79.5 mm (length)
Weight
344 g (12.13 oz)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
portrait, lowlight

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 8.7% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS
Autumn
01 Autumn by Gocha Nemsadze
Construction of a tall building in Shenzhen
02 Construction of a tall building in Shenzhen by QuantFoto
Snapshot of life
03 Snapshot of life by QuantFoto
Snapshot of life
04 Snapshot of life by QuantFoto
Snapshot of life
05 Snapshot of life by QuantFoto
Nikkor 85mm F1.8 s Z on Nikon ZF
06 Nikkor 85mm F1.8 s Z on Nikon ZF by QuantFoto
Calling taxi
07 Calling taxi by QuantFoto
People celebrating the arrival of 2024
08 People celebrating the arrival of 2024 by QuantFoto
Forest Road
09 Forest Road by Gocha Nemsadze
Walking Alone in the Woods
10 Walking Alone in the Woods by Gocha Nemsadze
Staring at the sun
11 Staring at the sun by MarcoMCMLXVIII
Cyclists (Explored)
12 Cyclists (Explored) by MarcoMCMLXVIII
Sunset time at f/1.8
13 Sunset time at f/1.8 by MarcoMCMLXVIII
Futian, Shenzhen
14 Futian, Shenzhen by QuantFoto
Chew the fat
15 Chew the fat by QuantFoto
Wax-made flowers
16 Wax-made flowers by QuantFoto
Shenzhen. Buildings in BW
17 Shenzhen. Buildings in BW by QuantFoto
DQ
18 DQ by QuantFoto
Nature
19 Nature by Gocha Nemsadze
[Explorer 20230914] Walking and talking. [RES +. Manual focused]
20 [Explorer 20230914] Walking and talking. [RES +. Manual focused] by QuantFoto
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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