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Samyang 85mm F/1.8 UMC CS Lens
For Micro Four-Thirds Mount
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.
Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.
Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.62
Manual Focus Only lens.Lens Description
The Samyang 85mm F/1.8 UMC CS is a short telephoto prime designed for cameras with a Four-Thirds (2X) sensor. This ultra-bright prime has a 85mm focal-length. It provides the same field of view as a 170mm lens on a Full-Frame camera.
This prime lens focuses down to 65cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.17X magnification. The lens is not capable of autofocus and so the focus-distance must always be manually adjusted via the focus-ring.
The lens weighs 344g.
This version of the lens has a Micro Four-Thirds mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Micro Four-Thirds mount cameras. Samyang also makes this lens for Canon M, Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Focal-Range
Angle-Of-View
Maximum Aperture
Viewing Angle Range
Maximum Aperture
Magnification
Weight
Samyang 85mm F/1.8 UMC CS Specifications
| Brand | Samyang | Model | 85mm F/1.8 UMC CS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Max FLM | 2X | |
| Focal Length | 85mm | View Angle | 19° |
| Max Aperture | F/1.8 | Min Aperture | F/22 |
| Min Focus | 65cm | Magnification | 0.17X |
| Filter Size | 62mm | Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Size (D x L) | 68 x 81mm | Weight | 344g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | None | |
| Zoom Drive | N / A | Focus Drive | Manual Focus only |
| Zoom Mechanism | N / A | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
| Hood | Bayonet | Focus Motor | N / A |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2018-08-27 |
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Samyang 85mm F/1.8 Facts
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.62Manual Focus Only lens.| 85mm Focal-Length | F/1.8 Constant Aperture |
| 62mm Filter Thread | Manual Focus only |
| Micro Four-Thirds Mount | Four-Thirds (2X) Coverage |
| 344g Lens Weight | 68 x 81mm (D x L) |
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