Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Nikon Z
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Description
Article no.: 30099
Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Nikon Z – Fast 85mm telephoto ideal for portrait photography with soft bokeh
The Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z is a fast short-telephoto prime designed for photographers who prioritize portrait work and attractive background separation. It fits Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and delivers the shallow depth of field and soft bokeh that many portrait shooters seek.
Key benefits and use cases
This 85 mm focal length suits head-and-shoulders portraits as well as environmental portraits where subject isolation matters. The large f/1.4 maximum aperture helps create smooth, creamy bokeh and allows for shooting in lower light while maintaining a shallow depth of field. Because the lens offers manual focus and a mechanical aperture ring, it appeals to photographers who want direct, tactile control over focus and exposure settings.
Design and build
The lens is solidly built and includes weather seals to protect the optical path from moisture and dust. Samyang equipped the optical design with a hybrid aspheric element to maintain image quality even at the largest apertures. The lens also carries Samyang’s Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) to preserve high contrast, neutral color reproduction, and to minimize reflections in strong side light.
Control and handling
Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z uses manual focus with a wide, smooth focus ring for precise adjustments. The aperture is set via a traditional mechanical ring with full stop markings. Note that the lens does not include electrical contacts or a CPU, so aperture control and focusing are fully manual.
Included items and practical notes
The lens ships with a lens hood that you can mount to reduce the risk of reflections when working in strong side light. The front of the lens accepts 72 mm filters for additional creative or protective options.
Features
- Fast 85 mm telephoto lens with Nikon Z mount
- Full-frame compatible
- Soft and beautiful bokeh
- Manual focus with wide and smooth focus ring
- Weather sealed construction
- 72 mm filter diameter
- Mechanical aperture ring
Technical specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 85 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Compatibility | Fits Nikon mirrorless cameras in the Z series; full-frame compatible |
| Focus | Manual focus |
| Aperture control | Mechanical aperture ring with full stop markings; no electrical contacts or CPU |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 7 groups, including a hybrid aspheric element |
| Coating | Ultra Multi Coating (UMC) |
| Weather sealing | Weather sealed construction |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm |
| Lens hood | Included |
FAQ
Question: Will this lens autofocus on Nikon Z cameras?
Answer: No. The Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z is a manual-focus lens and does not include autofocus functionality.
Question: Can I use this lens on full-frame and crop-sensor Nikon Z bodies?
Answer: Yes. The lens is full-frame compatible and can be mounted on Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras, including bodies with smaller sensors.
Question: How do I control the aperture and exposure with this lens?
Answer: Aperture is controlled mechanically via the aperture ring on the lens. The lens has no electrical contacts or CPU, so aperture adjustments are made directly on the ring with full stop markings.
Question: Does the lens handle bright side light well?
Answer: Samyang’s Ultra Multi Coating helps preserve contrast and neutral colors, and the supplied lens hood can be mounted to reduce reflections and flare in strong side light.