Samyang 85 mm T1.5 AS IF UMC II Cine Lens (Canon EF) | Excellent Condition
Hollywood-Style Bokeh on a Budget
Give your portraits and video projects a true cinematic look with the Samyang 85 mm T1.5 Cine lens. Built for Canon EF shooters, it combines a razor-thin depth of field, buttery-smooth geared rings, and a de-clicked iris for silent exposure pulls. With virtually no signs of use and glass that’s spotless front to back, this copy is ready to go straight onto your rig.
Condition & What’s Included
Condition: Excellent – no scratches, haze, or fungus; focus and aperture rings turn smoothly.
Included:
• Samyang 85 mm T1.5 AS IF UMC II (Canon EF mount)
• Front & rear caps
• Petal-style bayonet hood
No other accessories (pouch, box, filters) are included.
Key Features
Focal Length: 85 mm semi-telephoto, ideal for portraits and cinematic footage (≈136 mm equivalent on Canon APS-C).
Maximum Aperture: T1.5 (equivalent to f/1.4) – beautiful low-light performance and shallow depth of field.
Aperture Blades: 8 rounded blades for smooth, circular bokeh and soft background separation.
Optical Design: 9 elements in 7 groups, including one hybrid aspherical element to reduce chromatic aberration and improve clarity.
Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC): Minimizes ghosting and flare, delivering vibrant contrast and rich color even in backlit conditions.
Cine Housing: De-clicked aperture and geared focus/iris rings (standard 0.8 pitch) for smooth operation with follow focus systems.
Focus Design: Internal focusing (non-extending barrel), ideal for gimbals and video rigs. Accepts 72 mm filters.
Build Quality: Durable aluminum alloy construction, compact and solid (approx. 575 g).
Mount Compatibility: Canon EF mount – works with full-frame (5D, 6D), APS-C (7D, 90D), and mirrorless (EOS R with adapter).
Why Buy This Item
This Samyang 85 mm T1.5 has been my go-to for creating jaw-dropping portraits and cinematic video clips—it’s like having a Hollywood lens on a budget! The T1.5 aperture lets you shoot in near-darkness and get that beautiful, blurred background that makes subjects pop. The de-clicked aperture is perfect for smooth video transitions, and the manual focus is buttery-smooth for precise control. I’ve kept this lens in immaculate condition, always capped and stored carefully, and it looks and performs like it just came out of the box. If you’re a Canon shooter looking for a versatile, pro-quality lens for photos or video, this is an absolute gem at a budget-friendly price.
FAQs
Q: Is this lens good for both photography and videography?
Absolutely! It’s optimized for video with cine-style geared rings and a de-clicked aperture, but it’s equally fantastic for portrait photography with its sharp optics and gorgeous bokeh.
Q: Why is it manual focus only?
The manual focus design ensures precise control, ideal for cinematic video and portrait photography where autofocus isn’t always necessary. The focus ring is smooth and easy to use.
Q: Will it work with my Canon camera?
Compatible with Canon EF-mount DSLRs (full-frame and APS-C, e.g., 5D, 7D, 90D). For Canon RF mirrorless (e.g., EOS R), use an EF-to-RF adapter (not included).
Q: How’s the low-light performance?
Outstanding! The T1.5 aperture allows shooting in very low light, and the UMC coating keeps images clean even with bright light sources in the frame.
Q: Why no other accessories?
I’m including the essentials (caps and hood) to keep the price affordable. You’ll need filters or a pouch separately, but this lens is ready to shoot!