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Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2 Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330Lens mount:Canon EF, Nikon FMaximum focal length:85 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):1.4Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:28.3 °

Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2 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.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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
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â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

80%

7.4

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

â–²Better than 73% of camera-lenses
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 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 85% of models
Score components

35%

9.2

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.8

Build & Handling

20%

5.9

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–²Better than 85% of camera-lenses
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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 Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on 88 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.
â–¼Worse than 92% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 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 85% of models
Score components:

35%

9.2

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.8

Build & Handling

20%

5.9

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

7.4
User score
User score
7.2/ 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 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on 88 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.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
6.1/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Popularity:
Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2 has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is lower than 63.9% of camera lenses.
6.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

7.8
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Canon EF, Nikon F
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.
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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.
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
52 g
Weight
52 g
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 52 g, which is lighter than 99.2% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.1% of camera lenses.
Lens length
75 mm
Lens length
75 mm
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 75 mm long, which is shorter than 67.6% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.7% 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
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DxOMark transmission
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DxOMark distortion
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DxOMark vignetting
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Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2 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
  • 458 g lighter
    Weight
    52 g
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (52 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    52 g vs 510 g
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 17.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    75 mm
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (75 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    75 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    May 2020
    2020 vs 2016
  • 13.3% better value for money
    Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2 has a better value-for-money score than the average camera lens (7.8 vs 6.9).
    7.8 vs 6.89
  • 13.3% better value for money
    Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2 has a better value-for-money score than the average camera lens (7.8 vs 6.9).
    7.8 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 458 g lighter
    Weight
    52 g
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is lighter than the average camera lens (52 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    52 g vs 510 g
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released more recently than the average camera lens.
    May 2020
    2020 vs 2016
  • 17.25 mm shorter lens
    Lens length
    75 mm
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is shorter than the average camera lens (75 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    75 mm vs 92.25 mm
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 16% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2
    the average camera lens
    Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2 has a lower user score than the average camera lens (7.21 vs 8.360).
    7.21 vs 8.36
  • 19.9% less popular
    Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2 is less popular than the average camera lens (6.08 vs 7.3).
    6.08 vs 7.29
  • 16% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2
    the average camera lens
    Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2 has a lower user score than the average camera lens (7.21 vs 8.360).
    7.21 vs 8.36
  • 19.9% less popular
    Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2 is less popular than the average camera lens (6.08 vs 7.3).
    6.08 vs 7.29
  • 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.
  • 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

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Third-party reviews

Based on 88 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2

  • Excellent value with high price-to-performance ratio
  • Creamy, soft bokeh with a nine-blade rounded diaphragm
  • Bitingly sharp center performance, especially when stopped down to f/2 or f/4
  • Weather-sealed construction for protection against dust and moisture
  • De-clickable aperture ring for smooth, silent video adjustments
  • Smooth and well-executed manual focus ring with long throw
  • Compact and lightweight design compared to native 85mm f/1.4 lenses
  • Strong flare resistance due to Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC)

What we don't like about Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 MK2

  • Manual focus only (no autofocus), which can be challenging at f/1.4
  • Relatively long minimum focus distance (1.1m) limits close-up shots
  • Noticeable chromatic aberration (purple/green fringing) when shooting wide open
  • Visible vignetting at f/1.4 (though easily correctable in post-processing)
  • Soft edge performance at f/1.4 compared to the center
  • No built-in image stabilization (relies on camera's IBIS)
  • Plastic-feeling build quality, though it remains durable and weather-sealed

Verdict

The Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 MK2 is a manual focus telephoto prime lens featuring an optical design of 9 elements in 7 groups, including one hybrid aspherical element and Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) to reduce flare. Key characteristics include a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, a 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh, and a 72mm filter thread. Main pros include its robust weather-sealed construction, a de-clicked aperture ring option for seamless video transitions, and a minimum focus distance of 1.1m. Some reported cons include the lack of autofocus and electronic communication with the camera body (depending on the mount), as well as noticeable weight and occasional softness at the edges when shooting wide open.

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