Samyang 85mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Sony E
Model: SYCV85M-NEX


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General Information
Format | 35mm full-frame |
Mount Type | Sony E |
Focal Length | 85mm |
Aperture | Max: T1.5 Min: f/22 |
Iris Blades | 8 |
Minimum Focus Distance | 3.6' (1.1 m) |
Focus Type | manual focus only |
Angle of View | Full-frame: 28.3° APS-C/DX: 19.1° APS-C/Canon: 17.7° |
Lens Construction | 9 elements in 7 groups (with 1 aspherical lens) |
Filter Size | 72 mm |
Gear Pitch | 0.8 |
Dimensions (Diam. x L) | 3.07 x 3.96" (7.80 x 10.07 cm) |
Weight | 21.34 oz (605 g) with cap and hood |
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The affordable, versatile Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II lens isn't the best performer at f/1.4, but it shines when stopped down.
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Geared for cinema use. Very sharp when stopped down. Even illumination across frame. Minimal distortion. Available for multiple systems. Affordable.
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A bit soft at f/1.4. Manual focus design is not for everyone. Omits optical stabilization.
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Specification This manual focus medium telephoto lens, offers a fast T1.5 maximum aperture for a budget price of around £300. This lens is optimised for those wishing to record video with their DSLR, which is why 'T stops' have been used instead of 'F stops'.
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Incredibly inexpensive, Excellent sharpness, Low distortion and CA, Good build
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No hyperfocal scale or hard focusing stop for infinity, Minimum focus distance of 1m may be a little restrictive, Flimsy hood
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If you've ever fancied experimenting with a fast aperture prime telephoto lens before, but have been put off by the cost, this lens could be the answer. With a price that's around the same as hiring the Canon, Nikon or Sony equivalent for a couple of weeks, this lens represents outstanding value for...
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Incredibly inexpensive, Excellent sharpness, Low distortion and CA, Good build
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No hyperfocal scale or hard focusing stop for infinity, Minimum focus distance of 1m may be a little restrictive, Flimsy hood
I own two C300 cameras that I use mostly for sit down interviews for ABC News, CBS News and some HBO shows. My go-to lens for this has been the Sigma 50-150/2.8, which I find better than my Canon 70-200/2.8 mk2 (which I sold after getting two of the 50-150 Sigmas) but lately this Samyang 85mm (which...
excellent product!
- Covers Full-Frame Format Sensors
- Very Fast T1.5 Maximum Aperture
- 8 Blade Iris for Attractive Bokeh
- Geared Focus and Aperture Control Rings
- "Declicked" Aperture Control Ring
- Minimum Focus Distance of 3.6'
- Internal Focusing
- Aspheric Lens Element Limits Distortion
- Lens Multi-Coating Improves Transmission
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- Samyang 85mm T1.5 Cine Lens for Sony E
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Detachable Lens Hood
- Soft Lens Pouch
- 1-Year Limited Warranty