Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon
The 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon from Rokinon gives you a medium telephoto field of view that's ideal for portraits. With hybrid aspherical lenses and multi-layer coating, you will produce sharply defined images with a minimum of flare and ghosting. The 85mm lens focuses as close as 3.3' (30.48 cm) from the lens, and includes a lens hood. This lens is designed for use with full-frame film and digital cameras, and may also be used with cameras with APS-C sized sensors.
- Bright f/1.4 medium telephoto portrait lens
- Lens is constructed with hybrid aspherical elements for outstanding, sharply defined images
- Lens features super multi-layer coating to reduce flare and ghost images
- Lens has a minimum focusing distance of 3.3' (1.0 m) for enhanced portrait shots
- Designed for use with full-frame cameras, and may also be used with APS-C cameras
- Removable lens hood included
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length |
85 mm Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 127.5 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/1.4 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF |
| Format Compatibility |
Canon (APS-C) 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor |
| Angle of View | 28.3° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3.3' (1.01 m) |
| Groups/Elements | 7/9 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | Front: 72 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.75 x 3.25" (69.85 x 82.55 mm) |
| Weight | 1.4 lb (635 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 29 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Strong construction (22)
- Nice bokeh (19)
- Durable (16)
- Consistent output (12)
- Rugged (9)
Cons
- Heavy (3)
Best Uses
- Video (19)
- Low light (18)
- Weddings (13)
- Night photography (10)
- Landscape/scenery (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (9), Pro photographer (8), Photo enthusiast (7), Photography student (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (27)
Most Liked Positive Review
Fantastic
I just received it and took it on a few out of town shoots last week and let me say. this lens preformed.
I mostly do video with my Canon DSLR,...Read complete review
I just received it and took it on a few out of town shoots last week and let me say. this lens preformed.
I mostly do video with my Canon DSLR, but some photography on the side. Even though this is a Manual Focus lens only the focus ring travels all the way around making focusing a cinch. Of course in video mode, the lack of AF doesn't matter.
It's my go-to lens now for portraits and interviews. I like it so much I plan to buy the other focal lengths Rokinon has available (including a rumored 24mm 1.4 to be coming out soon).
Fast and sharp, this is a quality lens.
Image quality wise, I'd place it between the Canon EF 85mm 1.8 and the Canon EF 85mm 1.2 L, closer to the L side of the scale. All at around half the price of the 1.8.
Can't go wrong, if you want this focal length, buy it today!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good optics, low price, major limitation
The Rokinon 85mm lens has good optical quality and a low price, but has major functional limitations. Cons:- No autofocus- Manual aperture, and no auto aperture stop-down. The aperture is controlled by...Read complete review
The Rokinon 85mm lens has good optical quality and a low price, but has major functional limitations. Cons:- No autofocus- Manual aperture, and no auto aperture stop-down. The aperture is controlled by the aperture ring and stops down immediately, so the viewfinder gets very dim as the lens is stopped down. It is like having depth-of-field preview always on.- No electronic interface with the camera, so lens type, focal length, and aperture are not recorded.- Minimum focal length is 3.3 feet. You can get close enough for a head and shoulders shot, but not for a tightly framed face shot.Pros:- Low price- Acceptably sharp wide open- Shallow depth of field and good bokeh wide openI use the Rokinon 85mm on a Canon 5D MkII. It is best used on a tripod, using live view to frame and focus. The live view overcomes the dim viewfinder problem when the lens is stopped down.The Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens is $130 more expensive but is a much more functional lens. The Canon is sharper at all apertures than the Rokinon. The only benefit of the Rokinon is the extra 3/4 of a stop, which does provide a noticible difference in depth of field and background blur. I rate it at 3 stars because the 3/4 stop advantage and lower price don't overcome the functional limitations compared to the Canon 85mm f/1.8, even considering the low price. Optically I rate it 4 stars.Detailed technical reviews of this lens can be found at [@] under the brand name of its manufacturer, Samyang.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
The clarity this lens has is amazing and that's not just for the price. I was hesitant on purchasing this, but when I received the product I was more than thrilled with its results. Mind you it does not auto focus, but for me personally I enjoy manual use anyhow.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
Great lens, excellent at low light, the focus ring is just a little too hard for me, maybe with more use it gets softer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- UV filter, Circular polarizer filter
Pros
- Durable
- Nice Bokeh
- Sharp
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Video
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
Great lense amazingly sharp and cheap !
It delivers great pictures with no aberrations (even at 1.4).
The minimum 1m focal distance is a bit of a pain, but it's not a macro lense, and you can easily work around it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
nice depth of field, great pictures but its really heavy and you can't see what the aperture is set in the view finder. that's it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
For videographers this lens is a godsend. It has very high quality glass and the build is pretty rugged.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Video
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
I'm Using this lens for Video not photography , cool focus range and sure good amount of light on F1.4 .
Need a professional using because its different from other photography lenses .
I like it so much
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Blurry Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
Bought the lens to take good quality pictures of my grandchildren. I like the weight and solid feel. I'm having a little problem getting the focus as sharp as it should be. I have to practice more, been spoiled by auto-focus.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
Great lens, solid and does what it says.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
I mainly work doing videography with my DSLR camera and this being used on a canon 60d is excellent.
Fast aperture, great quality, imo a must purchase if you want tight shots with out of focus backgrounds.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- ~well built
- Durable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
This lens is pretty limited and not too useful for a novice photographer. Being that I usually cover events such as club parties and concerts and this lens is not good for this setting but the video is super clear for day shooting and weddings.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
I have mostly been using this lens for interview's and taking pictures around the city. I have fallen in love with this lens! So happy to have added it to my arsenal!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Video
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
Possibly the nicest lens in my bag. Intended for video at some point this lens is also fun for shooting still photographs. A manual focus only prime lens, takes me back to fully manual cameras. Makes me feel like I'm doing photography again and not just snapping pictures. Great clarity especially in low indoor light setting. Beautiful bokeh. Can't wait to get the 35mm focal length version.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
Samyang (aka Rokinon, Bower, etc.) is really bringing the game for film-makers. This lens is as good as a Canon L lens, but much cheaper. Sooooo much cheaper. There is no autofocus though, so if you're a sports photographer, you might not find this lens very usable. But if you're a casual photographer, then go for it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Bower 35mm f1.4
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
I'm just like many people out there: I want a fast, solid lens but can't afford the high prices. Well, if you're in my boat, here's a lens you MUST get! Not only is the Rokinon 85 a great lens for its price, it's just a great lens all around. Nice contrast, good looking Bokeh, and phenomenal speed. I've used the Canon 85 L, and I'd rather spend my money on this one. The build quality is great as well. It's not a metal housing, but you should take care of your lenses enough to where you don't need one anyway. Plus, if you drop and break this, it's cheap enough to buy another.
One downside: The focus is pretty stiff to turn, and also takes a while to turn around. A little difficult for rack-focusing unless you have a high-quality follow focus.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Hard focusing ring
Best Uses
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
Very sharp, even f2.0
Colors and contrast are good enough to fight with canon red line primes.
Beautiful front lens.
The camera (5D and 550D) exposure meter doesn´t work properly in f1.4 but you learn how to compensate it with some practice.
The only REALLY BAD part is that the ring of focus is very hard (compared with other manual focus lenses) and it should be good because is the only option.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- No autofocus
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
I love this lens. It have great depth of field and is very sharp. What's also great is how cheap it is. The only thing that kinda bother me with this lens is the focus ring. The focus throw is already long and the focus ring give some resistance so it took a while to focus from far to near. It's a great lens for video but I would not recommend for photography
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
This lens really shocked me. It's literally cheap and the outcome is truly amazing. I shoot videos with his lens and I really love the contrast it has and the bokeh.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
This was the #1 Priority on my son-in-laws Christmas list, so I would hope it is satisfactory. I really can't review, although we have been pleased with other purchases from B&H. The delivery and the service is great also.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- PortraitStudio
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
I am primarily a portrait photographer and I wanted a lens that was low light capable with an f/1.4 aperture. The Canon L was way out of my budget and I didn't want to necessarily pay for the Sigma version either. I heard about the Rokinon and thought I'd check it out. The sample images I saw from this lens were fantastic so I took a chance on it. I haven't been disappointed yet! Since it is a manual focus lens I added an EF-S focus screen to my 60D and also an autofocus confirmation chip to the mount. My only grip is I wish they had included the chip to begin with. Other than than that I really can't complain. Manual focusing takes practice and time but once you get the hang of it you'll produce some outstanding images with this fine piece of glass!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical Lens for Canon:
I saw some really good reviews on this lens, and figured why not pick it up for the price. When it arrived I couldn't have been happier. If your looking for a focal length around this, and you don't mind an all manual lens, buy this. I can promise you wont be disappointed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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