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Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

Samyang's 2008 manual-focus 85 mm f/1.4 portrait prime: 72 mm filters, 1.1 m close focus and an 8-blade diaphragm, at 540 g.

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Core
Released
2008
Focal Length
85mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Compatible Mount
Sony E
Filter Size
72mm
Dimensions
78mm diameter × 100.7mm length
Weight
570g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Manual focus only
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
8
Magnification
0.09x
Min. Focus Distance
1.1m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.6/10
Street
4.6/10
Travel
3.8/10
Wedding & Events
3.0/10
Filmmaking
4.0/10
Documentary
2.4/10
Landscape
4.3/10
Casual
2.5/10
Food
4.3/10
Architecture
4.2/10
Underwater
3.3/10
✅ Great For
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Portrait 6.6 Strong on focal length and maximum aperture.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Documentary 2.4 Held back by video handling and autofocus. Scored down: manual focus only.
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Casual 2.5 Held back by focal length and autofocus. Scored down: manual focus only.
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Wedding & Events 3.0 Held back by autofocus and optical stabilisation. Scored down: manual focus only.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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