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Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 RF

The 2019 Canon RF housing of Samyang's manual-focus 85 mm f/1.4: weather-sealed, 1.1 m close focus and 72 mm filters, at 730 g.

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Value & Depreciation
£320
Launch price
→
£174
Today
=
46%
Value drop
Over ~7 years, this lens has cost roughly £21/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year lenses in its class.
Core
Released
2019
Focal Length
85mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Compatible Mount
Canon RF
Filter Size
72mm
Dimensions
78mm diameter × 98.7mm length
Weight
730g
Weather Sealed
Yes
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
4.8/10
Travel
4.6/10
Wedding & Events
3.3/10
Filmmaking
4.1/10
Documentary
2.8/10
Landscape
5.5/10
Casual
3.1/10
Food
4.5/10
Architecture
4.9/10
Underwater
4.0/10
✅ Great For
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Portrait 6.6 Strong on focal length and maximum aperture.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Documentary 2.8 Held back by video handling and autofocus. Scored down: manual focus only.
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Casual 3.1 Held back by focal length and autofocus. Scored down: manual focus only.
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Wedding & Events 3.3 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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