Samyang has just released a new fully manual lens, the MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS for mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors, promising beautiful bokeh. Days after announcing their first ever lens in Nikon F mount, the team at Samyang is introducing a brand new lens again! An 85mm lens, designed specifically for an APS-C sensor is not really common, but let’s see what it brings. A Medium Telephoto Lens The Samyang MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is a medium telephoto lens. This lens is one of the few options out there for those who want an 85mm lens aimed at mirrorless cameras. Let me clarify that. Usually, an 85mm lens on a full-frame sensor is more of a portrait/beauty lens. It allows you to easily separate your subject from the background. When combined with an APS-C sensor and due to the crop factor ( x1.6 ), an 85mm lens “becomes” more of a 135mm equivalent, and even a 170mm lens equivalent when combined with a Micro Four Thirds camera. Now, let’s dive deeper into the specs of this lens. A Small Fast Prime The MF 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS, like many other Samyang lenses, is a fully manual lens. You’ll have to play with the aperture and focus rings to get the job done. Due to the lack of electronics, you’ll save some weight as this lens weighs only around 300g. Size-wise, it’s a relatively small lens: 8cm long, so it won’t take much space in your bag....
Published By: CineD - Monday, 3 September, 2018