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Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480Lens mount:Sony EMaximum focal length:85 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):1.4Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:28.9 °

Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical score

20%

6.6

User score

â–²Better than 78% of camera-lenses
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

35%

9.2

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.4

Build & Handling

20%

8.0

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

★Better than 92% of camera-lenses
6.6

User score

User score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

3.7

Number of reviews

Based on 16 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

35%

9.2

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.4

Build & Handling

20%

8.0

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

7.7
User score
User score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

3.7

Number of reviews

Based on 16 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.6
Popularity
Popularity
3.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II has a popularity score of 3.7 points, which is lower than 84.6% of camera lenses.
3.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

8.0

Price

7.6
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Sony E
Sensor format coverage
Full-frame
Filter thread size
72 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
Only unofficial third-party options are mentioned.
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Minimum focal length
85 mm
Maximum focal length
85 mm
Optical zoom
N/A
Maximum angle of view
28.9 °
Minimum angle of view
28.9 °
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Focus motor
STM, linear motor
Minimum focus distance
0.85 m
Minimum focus distance
0.85 m
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 0.85 m, which is farther than 81.5% of camera lenses and equal to 1.8% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.12xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.12x
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.12x, which is lower than 81.3% of camera lenses and equal to 5.3% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
yes
Full-time manual focus
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This camera lens supports full-time manual focus. 68.3% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Override via DMF mode.
Internal focusing
yes
Internal focusing
yes
â–² Better than 16% of models
This camera lens supports internal focusing. 83.6% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
509 g
Weight
509 g
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 509 g, which is lighter than 50.7% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.1% of camera lenses.
Lens length
99.5 mm
Lens length
99.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 99.5 mm long, which is longer than 58.4% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.5% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
83.4 mm
Lens diameter
83.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 83.4 mm, which is wider than 67.2% of camera lenses and equal to that of 0.4% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
Weather sealing (splashproof)
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
This camera lens supports weather sealing. 50.2% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
yes
Metal mount
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This camera lens uses a metal lens mount. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II vs the average camera lens

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  • 1.4 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    1.4
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/1.4 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    1.4 vs 2.8
  • Has focus hold button
    Focus hold button
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This camera lens has a focus hold button, the average camera lens does not. 16.6% of camera lenses include a focus hold button.
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    July 2022
    2022 vs 2016
  • 11% better value for money
    Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II has a better value-for-money score than the average camera lens (7.64 vs 6.9).
    7.64 vs 6.89
  • 11% better value for money
    Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II has a better value-for-money score than the average camera lens (7.64 vs 6.9).
    7.64 vs 6.89
  • 1.4 lower f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    1.4
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/1.4 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    1.4 vs 2.8
  • Has focus hold button
    Focus hold button
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This camera lens has a focus hold button, the average camera lens does not. 16.6% of camera lenses include a focus hold button.
  • Has aperture ring
    Aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This camera lens has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.3% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
  • Has de-clickable aperture ring
    De-clickable aperture ring
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This camera lens has a de-clickable aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 18.3% of camera lenses support a de-clickable aperture ring.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    July 2022
    2022 vs 2016
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 0.55 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.85 m
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.9 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.85 m vs 0.3 m
  • 0.07 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.12 x
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.12 x vs 0.192 x
  • 1 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    1 vs 2
  • 6.4 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    83.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (83.4 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    83.4 mm vs 77 mm
  • 27.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
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    Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II
    the average camera lens
    Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II has a lower user score than the average camera lens (6.57 vs 8.360).
    6.57 vs 8.36
  • 7.25 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    99.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (99.5 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    99.5 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 97.3% less popular
    Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II is less popular than the average camera lens (3.69 vs 7.3).
    3.69 vs 7.29
  • 27.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II
    the average camera lens
    Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II has a lower user score than the average camera lens (6.57 vs 8.360).
    6.57 vs 8.36
  • 97.3% less popular
    Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II is less popular than the average camera lens (3.69 vs 7.3).
    3.69 vs 7.29
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 1 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    1 vs 2
  • 0.55 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    0.85 m
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.9 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    0.85 m vs 0.3 m
  • 0.07 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.12 x
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.12 x vs 0.192 x
  • 6.4 mm wider lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    83.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is wider than the average camera lens (83.4 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    83.4 mm vs 77 mm
  • 7.25 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    99.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (99.5 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    99.5 mm vs 92.25 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 16 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II

  • Exceptional value-for-money compared to native Sony GM or Sigma Art lenses
  • Sharp image quality even at f/1.4, particularly in the center
  • Smooth, creamy bokeh that is ideal for portraiture
  • Smallest and lightest f/1.4 85mm lens available for the Sony E-mount
  • Quiet and accurate autofocus performance using a linear STM motor
  • Modern feature set including a custom switch and focus hold button
  • Improved weather sealing with multiple seal points compared to the first version

What we don't like about Rokinon AF 85mm F 1 4 FE II

  • Notable focus breathing, which may be a drawback for videographers
  • Build quality feels somewhat plasticky compared to premium metal alternatives
  • Axial chromatic aberration (purple/green fringing) can be pronounced in high-contrast scenes
  • Autofocus, while improved, may still struggle with very fast-moving subjects compared to native Sony lenses
  • A separate 'Lens Station' accessory is required to update firmware or fully customize lens buttons
  • Visible vignetting and some corner softness when shot wide open at f/1.4

Verdict

The Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II is a large-aperture, short telephoto prime lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, featuring an optical construction of 11 elements in 8 groups, including 4 High Refractive (HR) and 1 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements without any aspherical glass to produce clear bokeh. Main characteristics and pros include its exceptionally compact form factor at 99.5mm in length and a lightweight build of 509g, an updated Linear Stepping Motor (STM) providing fast, quiet autofocusing, a custom mode switch, a focus hold button, weather-sealed construction across 7 points, and a rounded 9-blade diaphragm delivering an impressive f/1.4 shallow depth of field ideal for low-light and portrait photography. Main cons consist of a lack of built-in optical image stabilization, a plastic-heavy exterior feel on the lens body, noticeable longitudinal chromatic aberrations (fringing) in high-contrast conditions, and significant focus breathing that can compromise smooth focus pulls during video recording.

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