Samyang updates its popular MF 14mm f/2.8 and 85mm f/1.4 DSLR lenses with new Mk2 versions
May 25, 2020
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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Samyang has announced updates to two of its most popular manual focus lenses for DSLRs with the new MF 14mm f/2.8 Mk2 and MF 85mm f/1.4 Mk2 lenses. Although they are designed primarily for DSLRs, coming in Nikon F and Canon EF mounts, they’re also available in some mirrorless mounts, too, including Sony E, Fuji X, Canon EF-M and Micro Four Thirds.
The new Mark II updates come with focus lock and a “de-clicked” aperture to ensure you hit your absolute sweet spot with fine analogue adjustments and once you’re there you can lock it off. They both have 9 aperture blades for better bokeh and they’re both weather-sealed to help prevent dust and moisture from entering the lens.
Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 Mk2
| Focal Length | 14mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F, Canon EF, Sony E, Fuji X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 115.7° (93.9° APS-C, 89.9° Canon APS-C, 76.2° MFT) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.08x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 28cm |
| Optical Design | 14 Elements in 10 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | None (built-in lens hood) |
| Dimensions | 87mm diameter, 96.1-122.4mm length (depending on mount) |
| Weight | 641-708g (depending on mount) |
Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Mk2
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F, Canon EF, Sony E, Fuji X, Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 28.3° (19.1° APS-C, 17.7° Canon APS-C, 14.4° MFT) |
| Maximum Magnification | x0.09 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.1m |
| Optical Design | 9 Elements in 7 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Dimensions | 78mm diameter, 72.2-101mm length (depending on mount) |
| Weight | 541-599g (depending on mount) |
Both of the new lenses are expected to hit the shelves at some point in early June. Their UK prices will be between £359 and £439 depending on which lens you go for and which camera mount you want on the back end of it I haven’t seen US prices yet, although I expect they’ll be available to pre-order at B&H soon.
John Aldred
John Aldred is a photographer with over 25 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter – and occasional beta tester – of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.
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