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27/05/2019

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Lenses, Samyang, Samyang AF

Samyang 85mm F1.4 AF

The Samyang 85mm F1.4 AF is a remarkable portrait lens praised for its sharpness and high-quality bokeh, closely rivaling the more expensive Sony 85mm F1.4 GM. Priced at 570 euros,… READ MORE
29/12/2017

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Lenses, Samyang, Samyang MF

Samyang 24mm F1.4 ED AS IF UMC

The Samyang 24mm F1.4 ED AS IF UMC is a budget-friendly lens at 430 euros, offering decent optical performance if stopped down to F2. It is bulky on the Sony… READ MORE
26/11/2017

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Lenses, Samyang, Samyang MF

Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC

The Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC lens delivers good optical performance, with sharpness improving at narrower apertures. It offers pleasing background blur but slightly muted colors. Priced at 400 euros,… READ MORE
26/01/2018

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Lenses, Samyang, Samyang MF

Samyang 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC

The Samyang 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC lens is an affordable option with good optical performance, producing sharp images stopped down, but only average sharpness wide open. It features pleasing… READ MORE
29/07/2020

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Lenses, Samyang, Samyang MF

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 MK2

The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 MK2 offers improved build quality but similar optical design to its predecessor, with a price of 460 euros. It excels in background blur and video… READ MORE
18/06/2026

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Lenses, Meike

Meike 85mm F1.4 MIX II

The Meike 85mm F1.4 MIX II is a competitively priced lens with impressive sharpness, excellent bokeh, and good build quality. It performs well for portraits, especially at f/2, and offers… READ MORE