Samyang Premium MF 85mm f/1.2 Review

Samyang Premium MF 85mm f/1.2 Verdict

Samyang have here a great lens. Superb performance, substantially less cost than the one alternative or most of the f/1.4 alternatives and, provided we are happy with manual focusing, a really viable option.

Of course, the question of whether or not the f/1.2 aperture offers much advantage over f/1.4 is another matter and then it depends on the type of shooting we do and what we want. However, in this case the quality is so good that the brighter aperture equally well offers no disadvantage and Samyang are offering us a very attractive lens at a very attractive price.

Samyang Premium MF 85mm f/1.2 Pros

Excellent sharpness
Very low CA
Flare free
Good handling
Well made
Smooth bokeh

Samyang Premium MF 85mm f/1.2 Cons

Manual focus only
No weather resistance

Features: 4.5/5

Handling: 5/5

Performance: 5/5

Value: 4.5/5

Overall Verdict

5/5

Specifications

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