New Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 EF lens for Canon EF mount announced



The previously rumored Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 EF lens for Canon EF mount is now officially announced. The US price is $749 (for comparison the Canon 85mm f/1.4 lens is priced at $1,599).

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 EF lens specifications:

Model nameAF 85mm F1.4 EF
Aperture rangeF1.4 ~ 16
Lens opticalConstruction9 ELEMENTS IN 7 GROUPS
Special lensHybrid ASP 1
CoatingUMC
Minimum focusing distance0.90m (2.95ft)
Maximum magnification ratiox 0.11
Filter sizeΦ77.0mm
Number of blades9
MountCanon EF
Angle of view35mm28.4˚
ASP-C19.0˚
Maximum diameterΦ88.0mm
Length72.0mm
Weight without lens cap, hood485g
Weight570g

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