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

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

Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 RF 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.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

5.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 56% of camera-lenses
7.0

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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â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

35%

8.7

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.2

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 66% of camera-lenses
5.7

User score

User score
5.7/ 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%

6.4

User ratings

30%

4.0

Number of reviews

Based on 22 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 99% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 RF

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 66% of models
Score components:

35%

8.7

Optics & Aperture

24%

8.2

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
5.7/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

User ratings

30%

4.0

Number of reviews

Based on 22 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.
5.7
Popularity
Popularity
4.0/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Popularity:
Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 RF has a popularity score of 4 points, which is lower than 82.5% of camera lenses.
4.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
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 75% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

7.4
Lens type
prime
Lens mount
Canon RF
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 m
Minimum focus distance
1 m
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 1 m, which is farther than 86.8% 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
728 g
Weight
728 g
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 728 g, which is heavier than 70.9% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.1% of camera lenses.
Lens length
98.7 mm
Lens length
98.7 mm
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 98.7 mm long, which is longer than 56.6% 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
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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 RF 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.
    2019 vs 2016
  • 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.
    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.
  • 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
  • 218 g heavier
    Weight
    728 g
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (728 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    728 g vs 510 g
  • 0.7 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 87% 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 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    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
  • 46.8% lower user score
    User score
    5.7/ 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
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 RF
    the average camera lens
    Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 RF has a lower user score than the average camera lens (5.69 vs 8.360).
    5.69 vs 8.36
  • 46.8% lower user score
    User score
    5.7/ 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
    Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 RF
    the average camera lens
    Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 RF has a lower user score than the average camera lens (5.69 vs 8.360).
    5.69 vs 8.36
  • 80.1% less popular
    Samyang MF 85mm F 1 4 RF is less popular than the average camera lens (4.04 vs 7.3).
    4.04 vs 7.29
  • 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.
  • 0.7 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 87% 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 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    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
  • 218 g heavier
    Weight
    728 g
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
    This camera lens is heavier than the average camera lens (728 g vs 510 g). The average lens weighs 510 g.
    728 g vs 510 g
  • 6.45 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    98.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (98.7 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    98.7 mm vs 92.25 mm

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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digitalcameraworld.com
06/10/2022
Summary of the review
Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 RF / Z review
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lksamyang.com
20/03/2019
Summary of the review
MF 85mm F1.4 RF - LK SAMYANG
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photoetmac.com
07/10/2020
Summary of the review
Field Test of the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AF for Canon RF Mount
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phototrend.fr
18/02/2021
Summary of the review
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 RF review: A bright and affordable portrait prime lens for the RF mount
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fotoverweij.nl
Unknown
Summary of the review
Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Canon RF Demonstration Model M3494
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Third-party reviews

Based on 22 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 RF

  • Excellent value for money compared to native Canon RF alternatives
  • Produces creamy, smooth bokeh with high-quality subject isolation
  • Solid metallic build quality with a weather-sealed gasket
  • Impressive sharpness even at f/1.4, which becomes excellent when stopped down
  • Smooth and well-damped manual focus ring with approx. 160 degrees of rotation
  • Minimal barrel distortion, making it suitable for panoramic stitching

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

  • Fully manual lens with no electronic pins for metadata or aperture control from the camera
  • Noticeable longitudinal chromatic aberration (bokeh fringing) when shot wide-open
  • Minimum focusing distance is somewhat long at 1.1 meters compared to competitors
  • Prone to lens flare in certain high-contrast lighting situations
  • Vignetting is visible at f/1.4, though often considered acceptable for portraiture

Verdict

The Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 RF is a manual-focus portrait prime designed for Canon's full-frame mirrorless system, featuring an optical construction of 9 elements in 7 groups, including one hybrid aspherical element and Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC). Key characteristics include a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, a 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh, and a 72mm filter thread, all housed in a weather-sealed body weighing approximately 548g. Main pros are its exceptional center sharpness even wide open, premium metal-alloy build quality, and excellent value for money compared to native RF glass. Notable cons include the lack of electronic contacts (no EXIF data or in-camera aperture control), a relatively long minimum focusing distance of 1.1m, and visible chromatic aberration (purple fringing) in high-contrast scenes at wider apertures.

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