That corner sharpness at f/1.2 on the full frame is staggeringly good. If only it had AF and a gasket, which I reckon they could've done and still make it cheaper than the Canon lens, it would have been a no-brainer.
Their 135/2.0 is also incredibly sharp. Samyang has been making really great products for a while now. It's only their old stuff that can be somewhat questionable at times.
Hi Chris, hope I am not too late. That 6D MKI is a keeper. I have two of them and a pair of 5DMKIV's. I twice rented a 6DMKII due to double booking and the image quality is not inspiring. We continue to shoot weddings with the 5DMKIV's and 6DMKI's and I have zero desire to dump the 6DMKI even today. For stills, the 6D(MKI) is easily the most understated full frame canon body. The one and only nuance we find with both of our 6D bodies is that it can be heavy on blue saturation in the shadows of a white wedding dress for example. Something easily remedied in post.
This is my favorite lens of all time. Bought this one because of your review. I use it for weddings and portraits on my Sony A7III. With focus peaking this lens shines. I've used the canon 1.2L and sigma 1.4 art and still i love this lens more. Sharper than the canon. More character than the sigma art. I'll buy this lens in a heart beat again and again. Thanks Frost.
Dear Christopher, It is a real pleasure to watch one of your review videos again. For this Samyang lens, there is only one thing to say: WOW! It is surely superior than Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II. And I guess that it is a bit better than new Sigma 85mm f/1.4. Best regards.
i don't think that your comments about the picture quality are biased. It really helps think about what aperture to shoot on, and your test based on a lab environment on specific aperture. And don't change how to review lenses based on what people thinks. Just do what you do. Your opinion is very nice :D
That "without any comment" part didn't last very long. But wow!... I was blown away! At least on full frame, that lens seems sharper at f/1.2 than many lenses at f/1.4 and f/1.8!
I still love you and I just watch your videos sometimes just to hear your relaxing voice :-) I use this lens with the R6 and I love how focusing with the R6 is so easy and IS.
It was my first tought too, but Otus is still different class. Fine Hyundai i40 vs Mercedes SLK. But what is stepping in his shoes is new Sigma 85F1.4 ART
Thanks again for the review - and the one of the Sigma 1.4/85 Art. I just preordered the Samy XP for my Sony a6000 & a6300. I also own the Samy 1.4/35, FE 1.4/50 AF, 1.4/85 and 2.0/135 and love them all.
Thanks for reviewing the lens :) Actually I was planning to buy one and your video is really helpful. Thanks again.Hope to see 14/2.4 XP lens next time.
Tried this lens today. It is almost same size as Sony G master 85mm and even Canon 85mm 1.2 L. The construction is great and focusing mechanism is smooth. However, there is a long focus throw, so you keep turning the focus ring forever. I had only 1 keeper out of 6 pictures I took with Canon 6D. Definitely a lens to take time when taking pictures. OOF areas are lovely as butter!
To be that sharp at f/1.2 and have low distortion and chromatic aberrations, really makes this a great lens for sure! If it only had weather sealing and auto focus, it really would be even more excellent. I would say it would be nice to also have image stabilisation, but I know that can often compromise image quality a little with the extra internals needed for that to work.
Please don't hold back your opinions or comments. Your comments make the review a review! You've tested more lenses than most. Withholding comments compromises your vast experience which the rest of us don't have. Your review style of consistent test shots with commentary but no data graphs is what makes you stand out IMO. If you want to cut the bias share the raw test shots so people can form their own opinions but please don't leave out yours. If we didn't trust your opinion we wouldn't watch. That said, thank you for the quality review. Lens aside, great shots as always.
Lol, since people tell me im biased i will now not say anything. Except look how awesome it is. Not saying that youre biased, nor would it matter as you show the results anyway. Just thought it was funny. Keep these great videos coming!
Q Is auto focus important to you? If so, then don't even consider this lens. Is weather sealing important to you? Then don't even consider the sigma or this lens. If you want a quality 85mm with great build quality, auto focus, and really nice optical quality at a price that's hefty but not crazy? Then get the sigma.
If ephotozine's measurement is accurate, the Samyang is sharper at f/5.6 (which is not something we would care because the LW/PH has already far exceeded 3000) The Sigma is sharper in the corner as f/1.2 and similar to Samyang in the center.
Anthony Rodemus Aaron Yang 👆 Yup! What Aaron said. When I look at lenses like this, I generally only think about them at the fstops I'll most probably be shooting them at most of the time. I'm not buying an f1.2 lens to shoot it at f11 since most lenses these days will look pretty dang similar at those stops. I weigh the pros and cons and my needs. I think in a pound for pound sense, I'd probably choose the Sigma unless I NEEDED a full time manual focus lens. I think Sigma has really fine fit and finish, really good optical quality, and nice modern tech touches and is only lacking in weather sealing.
Very hard to choose a Samyang 85mm lens... XP F1.2, F1.4, F1.8. Which one would you choose to adapt it on a Fuji X-system ? Thank you for ALL your fantastic reviews, Christopher.
Holy smokes. If Samyang started making auto focus lenses it wont be long before people/atleast I would change mysignificant gear to Samyang. Already have the 8mm and 135mm.
It would be great to make comparision: Samyang 85 1.2 vs Mitakon 85 1.2 vs Canon 85 1.2 vs Sigma 85 Art 1.4! (just to have a clear view of things and make a good purchase decision...)
Great review. I'm adding this to my list of lenses to consider replacing my Canon 85mm, f1.8, which is already my sharpest glass! Please share your interpretation of the results! If everyone listened to the nagging naybobs of negativity on the web, nothing would get done! Also, I am subscribing upon typing this next period. Cheers!
I can see why people would call "bias", because you seem to have a nice connection with Samyang. However, Samyang hasn't really made anything bad, so... yeah, they're going to do well in your reviews for the most part. Meh, they make good lenses, they get good ratings, people are going to have to get over that bias isn't a factor when the lenses are good. The only reason why I don't use Samyang is because of manual focus only; I can't do that. I really don't like using live view on the back panel, and focus confirmation on my D800 wasn't that great with the 14mm, and the 135mm I used.
I own this lens and love it! For some reason, all the photos of this lens online, even video's, don't seem to truly show the size of this lens. Its quite large!!!
As always Awesome review Chris! i hope you could also do a review on the Fujinon 56mm f1.2 R or also the APD version, i really love to hear your review on this lenses and maybe also do a comparison on this two lens, thank you in advance.
I can't find this lens on B&H, Aderama, Google or Amazon. Is this not out on the market yet. I think this lens looks pretty fantastic. Thank you so much for your reviews. I really like your consistent, methodical approach. Keep up the good reviews!
Thank you for the review, Christopher. What an impressive lens! I wonder how its MTF compares to the Zeiss Otus, the Sigma Art and the Zeiss Loxia. I'd say, the sole shortcomings of the lens are limited to: - Lack of autofocus. - Lack of IS - I expect, tree weight. Stupid of Samyang to forego the chance to produce these for mirrorless systems.
Hi Chris, I have the feeling I might need your help if you have a quick moment for me. I have bought a Sony Alpha 7 II and wanted to adapt my Samyang 85mm 1.2 EF mount to it. Unfortunately I can only set the exposure time via the camera menu but NOT the aperture! When I adapted my Irix 15mm 2.4 Firefly onto the camera it worked. Currently I have a Metabones EF to E Mount adapter ( unfortunately it‘s also a wrong one, it only covers the APSC format on the sensor). Now my question: Can you tell me if the Samyang can be used properly on the Sony Alpha 7 II using the Sigma MC 11 or any other adapter? Did you check this out when you tested the Samyang? If I don‘t find an adapter that can operate the Samyang‘s settings I will have to give the Camera back because I bought it particularly for my third party non-stabilized primes with EF mount. Thanks in advance for your quick answer. God bless… Markus from Saxony in Germany 🙂
I'm becoming a huge fan of Samyang/Rokinon lenses - recently purchased the 14mm f2.8 - what a magnificient piece of glass! I also own the 8mm fisheye, which has produced some of my favorite images over the years. That they are able to sell such lenses for so much less than big brands proves to me how overpriced Canon & Nikon are!
Hey I love your reviews and turn to them often for purchases (recently got the Samyang 12mm full frame based on your review). I`ve just sold my EF 85 f1.2ii and was planning to get the new Sigma 85 f1.4, so I would love a review of that ! I do have one small suggestion : your pronunciation of out-of-focus areas as `bo-kuh`; the Japanese word is romanized and pronounced as bokeh, or `bo-kay`.
***** Great image quality on that lens. It is full frame though. High end APSC lenses for APSC bodies perform better. They are also smaller. For the most part.
For me the only point in using apsc lens is UWA or something like Sigma's f/1.8 zooms. Don't see any more advantages on using those. I find most fullframe lenses to work the same if not better on apsc. Apart for that, I'm not even sure if there are any apsc macro lenses, at least not for Nikon which I'm shooting.
***** I know what you mean. A great lens will perform great no matter what. They will perform better on what ever sensor they are designed for though. I used to use some full frame lenses on APSC(Cause I had a full frame and APSC camera) But I found them heavier and that the high end APSC lenses performed amazing and were smaller. Like the Fuji 56mm 1.2 is one of the best lenses I shot with and it is APSC. Yeah Fuji has a 80mm APSC macro coming but not for a while I think. Tamron has some but not for Fuji. For me it is mostly size and price. Cause the 100mm with the adapter built in is super long haha That said I may still buy it for product shots haha
TheEquinoxeHD the tamron 60f2 (Chris tested it too) is really good, APSc and the only f2 macro You will find. i found at f4 and 1m distance it covers fullframe without black corners.
When shooting for pleasure, I can do without AF, but when working, it would be difficult. I have an old Sigma 85mm F1.4 very light, with AF : its only problem is having lateral CA showing as green and purple fringing. It's more work to use photoshop tool to remove those (or convert to black and white). When you are in front of a model, to say shoot lingerie, you can"'t do without AF because even if your eyes think it's in focus, you can miss the lace of fabric texture the designer want to show. It's not often that you have the luxury of time to do a lot of safety shots.
Great review Chris. Wonder how you'll judge the new Sigma 85mm...no f1.2, but autofocus and a comparable price to this Samyang might make up for it. Cheers!
Thank you for the review. Great job. I'm astonished that they would neglect to include a depth of field scale on the lens. How difficult would it have been to include it? Although it seems like a great lens, I also wonder if the price jump in price is justified from its cheaper f1.4 version.
Bit of a novice question perhaps. What makes images less sharp on APS-C? I would have thought that the smaller sensor is cropping out the extreme corners and should actually be sharper overall but you are reporting softer focus and more CA in the centre so I'm lost.
I have a Samyang 24mm f/1.4 EF on a Canon 7D. It bothers me that they still haven't updated much of their lens line. A lot of their lenses have the infinity mark miss aligned. The 24mm is sharp, it's well built, but only the Nikon version has a focus confirmation CPU. I mean, they are past the "very small optics company" it's 2017, make a mark II version of the lenses, I would pay another $100 bucks to have focus confirmation.
How is it possible to be as sharp at f/1.2? WOW !!!!!
That corner sharpness at f/1.2 on the full frame is staggeringly good. If only it had AF and a gasket, which I reckon they could've done and still make it cheaper than the Canon lens, it would have been a no-brainer.
Jesus, indeed you don't need to comment on the sharpness on full frame.
How is this even possible at 1.2? Just wow.....
Their 135/2.0 is also incredibly sharp. Samyang has been making really great products for a while now. It's only their old stuff that can be somewhat questionable at times.
i have both 135mm f2 and 85mm 1.2. OMG! great images!
looks like Samyang finally did another lens as good as their 135mm f2. Cool cool !
Hi Chris, hope I am not too late. That 6D MKI is a keeper. I have two of them and a pair of 5DMKIV's. I twice rented a 6DMKII due to double booking and the image quality is not inspiring.
We continue to shoot weddings with the 5DMKIV's and 6DMKI's and I have zero desire to dump the 6DMKI even today. For stills, the 6D(MKI) is easily the most understated full frame canon body.
The one and only nuance we find with both of our 6D bodies is that it can be heavy on blue saturation in the shadows of a white wedding dress for example. Something easily remedied in post.
I always wanted a fast lens. Done! I purchased this Samyang 85mm 1.2. What a bokeh!!!
This is my favorite lens of all time. Bought this one because of your review. I use it for weddings and portraits on my Sony A7III. With focus peaking this lens shines. I've used the canon 1.2L and sigma 1.4 art and still i love this lens more. Sharper than the canon. More character than the sigma art. I'll buy this lens in a heart beat again and again. Thanks Frost.
I wish I hadn't had to give my review copy back hehe
What adapter are you using with the A7iii?
Excellent optics on that one. Was really impressed for the sharpness at f/1.2. Great review and happy new year!!
Chris, your catalogue of lens reviews is an absolute asset to the community. Thank you!
I'd love to see a review of the Samyang 10mm f/2.8
FINALLY! I wanted you to review this lens since I the first time I heard about it.
Now that's some serious Bokeh and sharpness. Impressive piece of glass right there !
The first photograph....wow....the background just melted away. Great lens.
As always, great review.
Dear Christopher,
It is a real pleasure to watch one of your review videos again.
For this Samyang lens, there is only one thing to say: WOW!
It is surely superior than Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II. And I guess that it is a bit better than new Sigma 85mm f/1.4.
Best regards.
i don't think that your comments about the picture quality are biased. It really helps think about what aperture to shoot on, and your test based on a lab environment on specific aperture. And don't change how to review lenses based on what people thinks. Just do what you do. Your opinion is very nice :D
That "without any comment" part didn't last very long. But wow!... I was blown away! At least on full frame, that lens seems sharper at f/1.2 than many lenses at f/1.4 and f/1.8!
It’s so sharp at f1.2. Compared with the king of EF sharpness EF135L f2.0, this lens is 9.5/10 😳😳
I subscribed because of how well structured and detailed was your review. I will definitely go through your videos.
MF lens without an aperture ring? What was Samyang thinking?
Wow! wow! wow! what an amazing lens..
I wonder how it goes against the zeiss 85mm..
I still love you and I just watch your videos sometimes just to hear your relaxing voice :-) I use this lens with the R6 and I love how focusing with the R6 is so easy and IS.
The hiding place - great book!
Loved the rabbit at the end!
Christopher Frost: the best lens reviews on youtube! good work, man!
Bought this lens a few months ago thanks to this review! Absolutely love it!
The lens itself kind of looks like a zeiss otus, only this one is reasonably priced.
It was my first tought too, but Otus is still different class. Fine Hyundai i40 vs Mercedes SLK. But what is stepping in his shoes is new Sigma 85F1.4 ART
Albeit an SLK without power steering... and no ABS... and a choke... and no syncromesh... ;)
Your reviews are wonderfully soothing. Cheers.
Nice review Christopher, looks like a stunning lens. I have the Samyang 1.4 which I like a lot but the 1.2 - wow!
Thanks again for the review - and the one of the Sigma 1.4/85 Art. I just preordered the Samy XP for my Sony a6000 & a6300. I also own the Samy 1.4/35, FE 1.4/50 AF, 1.4/85 and 2.0/135 and love them all.
Damn that is a sharp 1.2 lens. Crazy.
I'd like you to compare this against the new Sigma Art 85mm f 1.2 Lens
Solid Brix Studios you mean 1.4
Samyang does make some good lenses. I carry the Rokinon 16mm f/2 (rebranded samyang) all the time, and use the 135mm a lot too.
Thanks for reviewing the lens :) Actually I was planning to buy one and your video is really helpful. Thanks again.Hope to see 14/2.4 XP lens next time.
Tried this lens today. It is almost same size as Sony G master 85mm and even Canon 85mm 1.2 L. The construction is great and focusing mechanism is smooth. However, there is a long focus throw, so you keep turning the focus ring forever. I had only 1 keeper out of 6 pictures I took with Canon 6D. Definitely a lens to take time when taking pictures. OOF areas are lovely as butter!
Everyone is eager to watch the yongnuo 100mm f2 review 🙌
I'm thinking about it - we'll see
Christopher Frost Photography half world in standby mode waiting for your call 😄😄
To be that sharp at f/1.2 and have low distortion and chromatic aberrations, really makes this a great lens for sure! If it only had weather sealing and auto focus, it really would be even more excellent. I would say it would be nice to also have image stabilisation, but I know that can often compromise image quality a little with the extra internals needed for that to work.
Woooooooow. Never seen a lens that sharp at 1.2
Thx for covering lenses beside Canikon and Sigma, i really like like the new samyang lenses hats off to there lensdesigners!
Please don't hold back your opinions or comments. Your comments make the review a review! You've tested more lenses than most. Withholding comments compromises your vast experience which the rest of us don't have. Your review style of consistent test shots with commentary but no data graphs is what makes you stand out IMO. If you want to cut the bias share the raw test shots so people can form their own opinions but please don't leave out yours. If we didn't trust your opinion we wouldn't watch.
That said, thank you for the quality review. Lens aside, great shots as always.
I made up my own mind: "Very sharp indeed!"
awesome review like usual and as expected from you. thank you so much. i learned and purchased lots of lenses based on your reviews n never regretted.
Lol, since people tell me im biased i will now not say anything. Except look how awesome it is.
Not saying that youre biased, nor would it matter as you show the results anyway. Just thought it was funny.
Keep these great videos coming!
Images have a pleasant feel to them, nice one Samyang.
Great review Christopher, like always. This is the sharpest lens from samyang, I bet those from Canon will release a new 85mm this year (2017).
Is it better than the Sigma 85mm 1.4 Art ? your opinion
I haven't tried it yet
Q Is auto focus important to you? If so, then don't even consider this lens. Is weather sealing important to you? Then don't even consider the sigma or this lens. If you want a quality 85mm with great build quality, auto focus, and really nice optical quality at a price that's hefty but not crazy? Then get the sigma.
Jozo, would you say the Sigma is as sharp wide-open in the corners like the Samyang?
If ephotozine's measurement is accurate, the Samyang is sharper at f/5.6 (which is not something we would care because the LW/PH has already far exceeded 3000)
The Sigma is sharper in the corner as f/1.2 and similar to Samyang in the center.
Anthony Rodemus Aaron Yang 👆 Yup! What Aaron said. When I look at lenses like this, I generally only think about them at the fstops I'll most probably be shooting them at most of the time. I'm not buying an f1.2 lens to shoot it at f11 since most lenses these days will look pretty dang similar at those stops. I weigh the pros and cons and my needs. I think in a pound for pound sense, I'd probably choose the Sigma unless I NEEDED a full time manual focus lens. I think Sigma has really fine fit and finish, really good optical quality, and nice modern tech touches and is only lacking in weather sealing.
This lens is stupid sharp! Even at f1.2!
almost 3d rendering. amazing contrast on blue colour. eyegasm
Thank you Chris for your advice!
Very hard to choose a Samyang 85mm lens...
XP F1.2, F1.4, F1.8.
Which one would you choose to adapt it on a Fuji X-system ?
Thank you for ALL your fantastic reviews, Christopher.
How does the Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 compare to this lens? A review of the Mitakon would de awesome aswell!
Holy smokes. If Samyang started making auto focus lenses it wont be long before people/atleast I would change mysignificant gear to Samyang. Already have the 8mm and 135mm.
I don't know but I prefer the old test picture, the one that shows a house with a door in the middle of the frame.
it was more clear and illustrative.
He may have had to move (I don't know, really), though I have to agree. The house as a test subject is perfect, IMHO.
It would be great to make comparision: Samyang 85 1.2 vs Mitakon 85 1.2 vs Canon 85 1.2 vs Sigma 85 Art 1.4! (just to have a clear view of things and make a good purchase decision...)
I'll be testing a couple more 85mm lenses and then yes, I'll make a big comparison video
Great review. I'm adding this to my list of lenses to consider replacing my Canon 85mm, f1.8, which is already my sharpest glass! Please share your interpretation of the results! If everyone listened to the nagging naybobs of negativity on the web, nothing would get done! Also, I am subscribing upon typing this next period. Cheers!
I can see why people would call "bias", because you seem to have a nice connection with Samyang. However, Samyang hasn't really made anything bad, so... yeah, they're going to do well in your reviews for the most part. Meh, they make good lenses, they get good ratings, people are going to have to get over that bias isn't a factor when the lenses are good.
The only reason why I don't use Samyang is because of manual focus only; I can't do that. I really don't like using live view on the back panel, and focus confirmation on my D800 wasn't that great with the 14mm, and the 135mm I used.
Wow Samyang moving up
Please. more sample photos and portraits!
I had to give the lens back I'm afraid!
Is it sharper than samyang 135 millimeter?
I own this lens and love it! For some reason, all the photos of this lens online, even video's, don't seem to truly show the size of this lens. Its quite large!!!
I just ordered my copy will see if it’s true. Thanks
it would be interesting to have this one against a modern 40+ megapixel sensors!
As always Awesome review Chris! i hope you could also do a review on the Fujinon 56mm f1.2 R or also the APD version, i really love to hear your review on this lenses and maybe also do a comparison on this two lens, thank you in advance.
I hope Samyang will begin to weather seal their lenses. This lens looks great.
just got this! outstanding!
That lens that MVP (most valuable photographer) uses
I can't find this lens on B&H, Aderama, Google or Amazon. Is this not out on the market yet. I think this lens looks pretty fantastic. Thank you so much for your reviews. I really like your consistent, methodical approach. Keep up the good reviews!
Brian Wickliffe It's only just coming out - should be on the market soon
thanks for your response. I am considering adding the lens to my kit
Thank you for the review, Christopher. What an impressive lens!
I wonder how its MTF compares to the Zeiss Otus, the Sigma Art and the Zeiss Loxia.
I'd say, the sole shortcomings of the lens are limited to:
- Lack of autofocus.
- Lack of IS
- I expect, tree weight.
Stupid of Samyang to forego the chance to produce these for mirrorless systems.
They need to make this for the Sony A-mount line :(
this is crazy quality... I wonder why Canon is not catching up... And now wait they got a new 50mm f/1.2 for Canon R....
If only it has autofocus...
Nice Lens reviewed on a nice Channel! Looks like a Zeiss Lens.
Thank you very much for this review. Your channel is the best.
That's gorgeous, nice review too
Chris, I didn't understand if it has "chip confirmation focus" on the canon version too...and how precise is it. Congrats great reviews.
Yes, it does. It's fairly precise
Thank you for your answer :)
Drat! I've just ordered a Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8. This Samyang might be better optically as well as obviously much brighter and more bokehlicious.
Ian Wilkinson and cheaper!
Hi Chris, I have the feeling I might need your help if you have a quick moment for me. I have bought a Sony Alpha 7 II and wanted to adapt my Samyang 85mm 1.2 EF mount to it. Unfortunately I can only set the exposure time via the camera menu but NOT the aperture! When I adapted my Irix 15mm 2.4 Firefly onto the camera it worked. Currently I have a Metabones EF to E Mount adapter ( unfortunately it‘s also a wrong one, it only covers the APSC format on the sensor). Now my question: Can you tell me if the Samyang can be used properly on the Sony Alpha 7 II using the Sigma MC 11 or any other adapter? Did you check this out when you tested the Samyang? If I don‘t find an adapter that can operate the Samyang‘s settings I will have to give the Camera back because I bought it particularly for my third party non-stabilized primes with EF mount. Thanks in advance for your quick answer. God bless… Markus from Saxony in Germany 🙂
do u have any clue about the releasing of Nikon mount of this?
I think Samyang have just launched the 14mm XP lens for Nikon, so maybe it's coming soon?
Great review as always! This lens will be on my list to Santa next Christmas! :-)
I gotta say, I am quite impressed with Samyang's price:quality.
I'm becoming a huge fan of Samyang/Rokinon lenses - recently purchased the 14mm f2.8 - what a magnificient piece of glass! I also own the 8mm fisheye, which has produced some of my favorite images over the years. That they are able to sell such lenses for so much less than big brands proves to me how overpriced Canon & Nikon are!
Hey I love your reviews and turn to them often for purchases (recently got the Samyang 12mm full frame based on your review). I`ve just sold my EF 85 f1.2ii and was planning to get the new Sigma 85 f1.4, so I would love a review of that !
I do have one small suggestion : your pronunciation of out-of-focus areas as `bo-kuh`; the Japanese word is romanized and pronounced as bokeh, or `bo-kay`.
I hope they release a high end APSC macro lens soon. Fuji is lacking in that area.
There is 100mm macro lens from Samyang, image quality is questionable tho.
***** Great image quality on that lens. It is full frame though. High end APSC lenses for APSC bodies perform better. They are also smaller. For the most part.
For me the only point in using apsc lens is UWA or something like Sigma's f/1.8 zooms. Don't see any more advantages on using those. I find most fullframe lenses to work the same if not better on apsc.
Apart for that, I'm not even sure if there are any apsc macro lenses, at least not for Nikon which I'm shooting.
***** I know what you mean. A great lens will perform great no matter what. They will perform better on what ever sensor they are designed for though. I used to use some full frame lenses on APSC(Cause I had a full frame and APSC camera) But I found them heavier and that the high end APSC lenses performed amazing and were smaller. Like the Fuji 56mm 1.2 is one of the best lenses I shot with and it is APSC. Yeah Fuji has a 80mm APSC macro coming but not for a while I think. Tamron has some but not for Fuji. For me it is mostly size and price. Cause the 100mm with the adapter built in is super long haha That said I may still buy it for product shots haha
TheEquinoxeHD the tamron 60f2 (Chris tested it too) is really good, APSc and the only f2 macro You will find. i found at f4 and 1m distance it covers fullframe without black corners.
Please Which one should i go for
Samyang 85mm f 1.2
Sigma 135mm f 1.8
Mostly for wedding photography
Thank you for that Christopher.
Would love to see this adapted to an A7r ii!
Samyang Just released a 50mm f 1.2 and I can't wait for your review :D
You won't have to wait long!
:D:D:D:D:D:D hope you will do full frame
When shooting for pleasure, I can do without AF, but when working, it would be difficult. I have an old Sigma 85mm F1.4 very light, with AF : its only problem is having lateral CA showing as green and purple fringing. It's more work to use photoshop tool to remove those (or convert to black and white). When you are in front of a model, to say shoot lingerie, you can"'t do without AF because even if your eyes think it's in focus, you can miss the lace of fabric texture the designer want to show. It's not often that you have the luxury of time to do a lot of safety shots.
Any idea what the T-stop is like on this lens? I would guess something like t/1.3 or 1.4 but that is just that - a guess.
Great review Chris. Wonder how you'll judge the new Sigma 85mm...no f1.2, but autofocus and a comparable price to this Samyang might make up for it. Cheers!
Thank you for the review. Great job. I'm astonished that they would neglect to include a depth of field scale on the lens. How difficult would it have been to include it? Although it seems like a great lens, I also wonder if the price jump in price is justified from its cheaper f1.4 version.
Bit of a novice question perhaps. What makes images less sharp on APS-C? I would have thought that the smaller sensor is cropping out the extreme corners and should actually be sharper overall but you are reporting softer focus and more CA in the centre so I'm lost.
The pixels on the sensor of an APS-C camera have to be much smaller which picks up optical problems and softness a lot more. It's about pixel density
I have a Samyang 24mm f/1.4 EF on a Canon 7D. It bothers me that they still haven't updated much of their lens line. A lot of their lenses have the infinity mark miss aligned. The 24mm is sharp, it's well built, but only the Nikon version has a focus confirmation CPU. I mean, they are past the "very small optics company" it's 2017, make a mark II version of the lenses, I would pay another $100 bucks to have focus confirmation.
Hi, this is a newbie question. When you mounted the lens on your m3 did it require some adapter or did it just fit?
You will need an ef to ef-m adapter.
It's sad that samyung doesn't sell their lenses officially in my country
Bro i ask one question i have canon eos 700d support this samyung85mm1.4 lense ..?
Be good to compare it to the Canon 85mm f/1.4 L, which despite not going to f/1.2 is in my opinion better than the Canon 85mm f/1.2 L II.
very nice review!
Lovely
thanks for the review
There's one person selling this lens on ebay and it's using this exact frame in one of the sample pictures 1:43
I had one for a month. Great sharpness but colours are too worm. No CA but Distortion was a little too much.