Fast cinema 85mm T1.5 for Sony FE with improved Mark II coatings and cine gearing.
The Samyang VDSLR 85mm T1.5 AS IF UMC II is a fast cinema portrait lens for Sony FE mount, providing the classic 85mm perspective with a fast T1.5 aperture for cinematic shallow depth of field. The Mark II revision brings improved coatings and reduced focus breathing over the original version.
Optical quality is good with the fast aperture delivering beautiful bokeh at the portrait-ideal 85mm focal length. The UMC II multi-coating provides enhanced flare control. Cinema gearing accommodates follow-focus systems, and the de-clicked aperture enables smooth iris transitions during filming.
Build quality features standard cinema gear rings, clear T-stop and distance markings, and the all-metal barrel that cinema production demands. The manual focus ring has smooth, even damping for controlled focus pulls. The lens is part of Samyang's matched VDSLR cinema range.
On the used market, the VDSLR 85mm T1.5 II for Sony FE offers fast cinema portrait glass at budget pricing. For filmmakers wanting a dedicated 85mm cinema portrait lens with professional handling on Sony mirrorless, it provides the speed and features indie productions need.