Samyang's XP ultra-fast portrait — the 85mm f/1.2 designed for 50MP+ sensors.
The Samyang XP 85mm f/1.2 for Canon EF is Samyang's premium portrait prime — the XP designation targeting 50MP+ sensor resolution. At f/1.2 and 85mm, it provides the shallowest DOF in any Samyang lens. The XP optical design specifically resolves the detail of high-resolution sensors. Manual focus with electronic aperture on Canon.
Outstanding for the specification. Sharpness very good from f/1.2 — the XP designation means this was designed for the resolution demands of the Canon 5DS R. The f/1.2 at 85mm creates extraordinary portrait bokeh. Chromatic aberration well-controlled. The rendering is smooth and three-dimensional. Electronic aperture enables Canon AE.
Canon EF mount with electronic aperture. Filter thread 86mm — very large. Weight approximately 1,100 grams — heavy. Build quality premium XP tier with metal construction. Manual focus only. The electronic aperture enables Canon auto-exposure. The 86mm filter thread is the practical drawback of the fast f/1.2 optical design.
Available at moderate prices — significantly less than Canon 85mm f/1.2L. Check smooth focus and electronic aperture. The f/1.2 provides extraordinary portrait bokeh. The XP optical quality resolves for 50MP+ sensors. The Canon 85mm f/1.2L II has AF but costs dramatically more. An excellent creative portrait lens at competitive pricing.