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Rokinon MF 85mm F 1 4 Z Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£280Lens mount:Nikon ZMaximum focal length:85 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):1.4Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:28.3 °

Rokinon MF 85mm F 1 4 Z 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.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best camera lenses on the market.
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â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 55% of camera-lenses
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

35%

8.7

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.1

Build & Handling

20%

5.2

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–²Better than 65% of camera-lenses
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Best prices

    N/A~ £280

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Technical Specifications of camera lens Rokinon MF 85mm F 1 4 Z

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

35%

8.7

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.1

Build & Handling

20%

5.2

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

7.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Rokinon MF 85mm F 1 4 Z has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 91.7% of camera lenses.
1.0
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

7.6
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Nikon Z
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
28.3 °
Minimum angle of view
28.3 °
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Focus motor
N/A
Minimum focus distance
1.1 m
Minimum focus distance
1.1 m
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 1.1 m, which is farther than 88.6% of camera lenses and equal to 1.6% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.09xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.09x
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.09x, which is lower than 94.6% of camera lenses and equal to 2.1% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Manual-focus-only lens.
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
740 g
Weight
740 g
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 740 g, which is heavier than 71.6% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.2% of camera lenses.
Lens length
102.7 mm
Lens length
102.7 mm
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 102.7 mm long, which is longer than 62% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.1% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
78 mm
Lens diameter
78 mm
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 78 mm, which is wider than 52.4% of camera lenses and equal to that of 1.8% 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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DxOMark overall score
?
DxOMark sharpness score
?
DxOMark transmission
?
DxOMark distortion
?
DxOMark vignetting
?
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Rokinon MF 85mm F 1 4 Z vs the average camera lens

246810TotalMount & FormatOptics & ApertureFocus & ControlsStabilizationBuild & HandlingLab Scores
  • 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 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 focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    April 2019
    2019 vs 2016
  • 10.1% better value for money
    Rokinon MF 85mm F 1 4 Z has a better value-for-money score than the average camera lens (7.58 vs 6.9).
    7.58 vs 6.89
  • 10.1% better value for money
    Rokinon MF 85mm F 1 4 Z has a better value-for-money score than the average camera lens (7.58 vs 6.9).
    7.58 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 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 focus distance scale
    Focus distance scale
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This camera lens has a focus distance scale, the average camera lens does not. 48.6% of camera lenses include a focus distance scale.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    April 2019
    2019 vs 2016
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
    Manual-focus-only lens.
  • 1 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (8 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    8 vs 9
  • 2 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 230 g heavier
    Weight
    740 g
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (740 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    740 g vs 510 g
  • 0.8 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    1.1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (1.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    1.1 m vs 0.3 m
  • 0.1 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.09 x
    â–¼ Worse than 95% 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.
    0.09 x vs 0.192 x
  • 1 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    1 vs 2
  • 10.45 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    102.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (102.7 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    102.7 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 7.29x less popular
    Rokinon MF 85mm F 1 4 Z is less popular than the average camera lens (1 vs 7.3).
    1 vs 7.29
  • 4.5% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Rokinon MF 85mm F 1 4 Z
    the average camera lens
    Rokinon MF 85mm F 1 4 Z has a lower user score than the average camera lens (8.00 vs 8.360).
    8 vs 8.36
  • 1 fewer aperture blades
    Aperture blades
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <7 – >9
    This camera lens has fewer aperture blades than the average camera lens (8 vs 9). The average lens has 9 aperture blades.
    8 vs 9
  • 2 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 1 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    1 vs 2
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
    Manual-focus-only lens.
  • 0.8 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    1.1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (1.1 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    1.1 m vs 0.3 m
  • 0.1 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.09 x
    â–¼ Worse than 95% 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.
    0.09 x vs 0.192 x
  • 230 g heavier
    Weight
    740 g
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (740 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    740 g vs 510 g
  • 10.45 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    102.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (102.7 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    102.7 mm vs 92.25 mm

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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lksamyang.com
24/04/2019
Summary of the review
Field Test: MF 85mm F1.4 Z (Samyang Lens)
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digitalcameraworld.com
06/10/2022
Summary of the review
Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 RF / Z review (Translated/Available in Spanish)
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saggiamente.com
12/02/2012
Summary of the review
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Review: Quality portraits and bokeh at a low price
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Rokinon MF 85mm F 1 4 Z

  • Affordable price compared to native Z-mount lenses
  • Excellent, creamy bokeh rendering
  • Solid build quality with a premium metal body and weather sealing
  • Smooth and precise manual focus ring with a long throw
  • Sharp image quality, particularly when stopped down to f/2 or f/2.8
  • Pleasing skin tone and color rendering for portraits

What we don't like about Rokinon MF 85mm F 1 4 Z

  • Strictly manual focus with no electronic communication for EXIF data
  • Slightly soft image quality when shot wide open at f/1.4
  • Noticeable chromatic aberration (purple/green fringing) at wide apertures
  • Heavy vignetting at f/1.4
  • Lack of optical image stabilization
  • No autofocus support, which can be challenging for moving subjects

Verdict

The Rokinon MF 85mm f/1.4 Z is a manual-focus short telephoto prime lens designed specifically for full-frame Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras, featuring a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture ideal for low-light performance and shallow depth-of-field control. Its optical construction includes 9 elements in 7 groups, incorporating one hybrid-aspherical element to minimize aberrations and Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) to reduce flare and ghosting. Key characteristics include a weather-sealed metal body, a 72mm front filter thread, and an 8-blade (or 9-blade in Series II) rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh. Main pros are its high center sharpness, premium build quality with a smooth focus ring, and affordability compared to native Z-mount optics. Notable cons include the lack of electronic contacts for EXIF data transmission, purple and green chromatic aberration at wider apertures, and the inherent difficulty of manual focusing at f/1.4 without mirrorless aids.

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