Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE
Announced July 15, 2025
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Rokinon AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE is a highly portable, budget-friendly portrait lens that delivers excellent optical sharpness and pleasing bokeh. While it lacks physical controls and exhibits noticeable focus breathing, its compact design and performance make it a compelling value for Sony mirrorless users.
Weighted from 6 reviewer scores
Pros
- Excellent sharpness and image quality
- Pleasing bokeh and optical characteristics
- Fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus
- Extremely compact and lightweight design
- Affordable and high value for money
Cons
- Lack of physical controls and custom buttons
- Significant focus breathing
- Weak flare resistance and chromatic aberration
- Noticeable vignetting and distortion
- Soft performance at close focus distances
- Launch price $499 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 85mm f/1.8
- Mount & coverage Sony E Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 80 cm (0.12x)
- Filter thread 62mm
- Autofocus motor Linear STM
- Weight & size 272g · 69.8 x 71.4 mm (2.75 x 2.81 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 6 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 8/10
As much as the f/1.4 lenses might make more practical sense, the Samyang 85mm f/1.8 is optically great and an excellent option for photographers who want the lightest option possible.
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The single biggest reason to choose Prima 85mm is the compact size and weight. I can’t think of a better 85mm optically that comes in this small of a package.
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[E]verything is present and correct here for a nicely made good value for money full-frame portrait optic.
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If you take into account its price, amounting to $400, it becomes a really excellent option for Sony mirrorless cameras owners. It is noticeably better than the more expensive Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8 and its small dimensions and weight are an important bonus.
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It’s a great little lens that’s excellent value for money. I just wish it was available in more mount options, instead of only being for Sony cameras.
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It’s unusual for me to buy a lens as spontaneously as I did with the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE, and I can’t recommend it highly enough.
