Samyang's AF 85mm f/1.4 for Sony FE — budget portrait prime with full-frame AF at aggressive price.
The Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE is the Sony FE mount version of Samyang's autofocus portrait prime. It provides the classic 85mm portrait focal length at f/1.4 with autofocus — a specification that typically costs much more from Sony or Sigma.
Optically good for the price — sharp from f/2 with pleasant bokeh at f/1.4. Some vignetting and chromatic aberration wide open. Dual Speed AF system provides quiet focusing. Eye-detect AF works on compatible Sony bodies. Full-frame coverage.
Sony FE mount with 77mm filter thread. Approximately 568g. No weather sealing. Minimum focus distance 90cm. 9 rounded aperture blades. Also sold as Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.4 FE. USB lens station compatible.
Available used at budget to mid-range prices — outstanding value for an AF 85mm f/1.4. The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM is dramatically sharper but costs 3-4x more. The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is the main competitor. Check AF accuracy.