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Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLRII Cine Lens for Sony E-Mount

BH #SA85T15LSE • MFR #SYDS85M-NEX
Key Features
  • 85mm Lens
  • Full-Frame Coverage
  • Multi-Layer Coating to Reduce Flare
  • Standard Gearing for Focus and Iris
Utilizing a multi-layer coating process for consistent color rendition from lens to lens, the Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLRII Cine Lens for Sony E-Mount answers the challenge of assembling a set of lenses over time. The lens comes in Sony E-Mount and it features industry standard geared focus and iris rings that share common position with other Samyang VDSLTII Cine lenses. To aid focus pullers who have to work both sides of the lens, the aperture and focus scales are marked on both sides of the lens.
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Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR II Overview

Utilizing a multi-layer coating process for consistent color rendition from lens to lens, the Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLRII Cine Lens for Sony E-Mount answers the challenge of assembling a set of lenses over time. The lens comes in Sony E-Mount and it features industry standard geared focus and iris rings that share common position with other Samyang VDSLTII Cine lenses. To aid focus pullers who have to work both sides of the lens, the aperture and focus scales are marked on both sides of the lens.

This 85mm lens produces a 28.3° angle-of-view when used with a full-frame sensor camera or a 35mm SLR. Hybrid aspherical lenses render sharply defined images with a minimum of distortion and chromatic aberrations, with a minimum focus distance of 3'6" from the lens. A removable lens hood provides flare protection when shooting without a matte box and the lens's threaded front accepts 72mm filter rings.

Ultra Multi Coated lenses minimize flare and ghosting, and the lenses are color matched to a standard eliminating the need to acquire an entire set of lenses at the same time.
Industry-standard gearing for focus and aperture rings. Each lens in the Samyang VDSLRII Cine Lens series share common focus and iris gear ring positions, which speeds up lens changes as accessories such as follow focus units or iris motors don't have to be re-positioned.
Declicked aperture ring for smooth iris pulls.
A removable lens hood provides flare protection without a matte box.
The lens opens up to T1.5, providing the capability for low light shooting or creating extremely shallow depth of field.

Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR II Specs

Focal Length
85mm
Maximum Aperture
T1.5
Minimum Aperture
T22
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Optical Design
9 Elements in 7 Groups
Minimum Focus Distance
From : 42" / 106.7 cm
Diaphragm Blades
8
Image Stabilization
No
Weight
21.3 oz / 605 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.69 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.3 x 5.2 x 5.15"

Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR II Reviews

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question

Can you clarify difference about DC, AS IF UMC & VDSRLII styles?... Its all about ring position?Which is best for video?
Asked by: Alfredo
If you have an assistant pulling focus, get the Rokinon DS or Dual Side focus marked lenses. They also will be better color matched if you get more than one lens. Otherwise Samyang and Roknion are pretty much the same quality and all made in the same factory. Roknion may have a better resale value.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

What are the major differences between this lens and the previous 85mm VDSLR?
Asked by: Shadi
Based on the information available, we say there is one principle difference between these two versions of lenses. It appears to be that the II version has a longer focus scale or throw. As a former motion picture camera assistant, I can tell you this is a good thing. With a bigger scale, you can find 5'8 much more easily than trying to find the same thing on a common still lens or the VDSLR I for that matter.
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2019-10-28

Can this lens support Nikon d3300?

Can this lens support Nikon d3300?
Asked by: Syah
Yes, this will work with the D3300 which has an F Mount.
Answered by: Joseph
Date published: 2020-04-22

Is the gearing spacing (Iris, Focus) for this the ...

Is the gearing spacing (Iris, Focus) for this the same as Rokinon Cine DS lenses?
Asked by: Paul
Considering the VDSLRII and DS models share the same design, the focus and iris spacing is similar.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2019-12-19

is it comaptible with Nikon D650 ?

is it comaptible with Nikon D650 ?
Asked by: marcio
Yes, the Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLRII Cine Lens for Nikon F Mount is compatible with the Nikon D610 DSLR Camera, the Nikon D750 DSLR Camera, and any Nikon DSLR camera that accepts offers the Nikon F Mount.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2023-07-28

question

is it comaptible with canon 70d?
Asked by: Aaron
Yes it is.
Answered by: alejandro h.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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