The Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Manual Focus Lens is an ultra-bright lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4.
Although you can only use this lens in manual focus mode, it is fully compatible with the automated features available with digital SLR cameras. It is compact and lightweight, and offers the ideal focal length and bright aperture for use as a portrait lens.
Ron Risman over at Camertown has put together a nice review for the Rokinon 85mm f1/4 using a Canon 5D and a Canon 7D. Ron Risman says in summary.....
I would say that if your main intention when buying your DSLR was to shoot video and just can't justify $800- $2000 for a fast 85mm lens, then definitely take a long look at the Rokinon 85mm f/1/4. Even if you can justify $800-$2000 for a lens, take a look at this first. There are plenty of other things you'll need to buy with that extra cash (shoulder rig, good quality tripod, other lenses, slider, etc.).
However, if you're a photographer first and have learned to rely on auto focus., then this isn't the lens for you. You'd be better off getting the Canon or Nikon 50mm F/1.4 for a little bit more money. With the crop factor of most DSLR's you'll still be shooting at around an 80mm focal length and will get a fast auto focus. system.
Read the full review over at CT
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