Topic: Samyang 85/1.4
Ever dreamt of a Nikkor 85/1.4, Contax Zeiss 85/1.2, Zeiss ZF 85/1.4 or Canon EF 85/1.2 L, but can't afford it? Stop dreamin, there's a solution.
[the search function seems to be out of order, so there might be topics on this lens already]
I recently bought this korean Samyang 85/1.4; a new MF lens with no CPU. It costs like ~300 dollars/Euro, but gives results like the most expensive 85 mm lenses. Maybe even better when shot wide open. I kid you not!
The thing is that it seems to be optimized for wide open use, and that's probably what most people would want such a lens for. Thus it doesn't get as sharp as the traditional 85's when stopping down, but who cares when it is increadible even at f/1.4?
The bokeh is the most creamy and smooth I've ever seen. It's even nicer than the Sigma 50/1.4, which says alot.
I decided not to put this thread in the gallery section, because I believe that there will be alot of discussion. Here are some examples; all wide open on D700 except for the first one which is at f/2.





















