Samyang RF 85mm f1.4 Review (THIS LENS IS A STEAL!)

[@pays3n]

You deserve many more views and subscribers honestly. This is literally the best AF performance review for that lens. You would think that other "big" youtubers would have a better review out there but no, they are so basic and not even trying to push it to it's limit. No effort at all. You put in so much work and it really shows. Thank you, ordered one plus a docking station for my r6.

[@genobkk]

I would like to see this lens compared to the Sigma Art 1.4 or the upcoming canon RF 85 f2 stm. I am tempted to buy this lens but the canon will have IS, and almost Macro . But it is only f2!!

[@michaelbell75]

I'll take f/2 with IS and macro over f/1.4 all day every day. Not to mention its a Canon lens, not 3rd party.

[@dausherryanddhy9508]

@@michaelbell75 the canon RF 2.0 isn’t weather sealed tho and 1.4 from 2.0 is like full stop brighter. Aside from that performance is on par with the Canon RF 1.2 85mm which cost $2700... so i don’t think a lens simply being “Canon” is a decisive factor imo. If you want IS and kinda macro then sure.

[@Eihei]

@@dausherryanddhy9508 well, I wouldn't go THAT far, it's not as good as the RF 1.2, but i think it's really hard to justify the difference in price. The difference in overall performance between Samyang and RF 85/2 macro is WAY bigger than between Samyang and RF 85/1.2.

[@stevemurnan1702]

@@Eihei Do you own both or tested both lenses?

[@Eihei]

@@stevemurnan1702 sadly I did not test the RF 85/2 Macro one, I can only tell from online reviews.

[@KonnorGann]

“Idk what that is, a space noodle or something” had me CRACKING UP

[@leilasmama01]

I literally LOL’d at work when he said Noodle 🍜 😂😂

[@JarraxQ]

Great video man! I recently saw this lens in a camera shop and was tempted to buy it for my R6. But I didn't really know enough about it. After having watched your video and a guy called Christopher Frost, I'm so keen to get this lens!

[@brent.cowley]

Often reviews (especially of this length) can get boring. But your fun personality kept me engaged throughout and it was also a pretty great review. Super keen to get this lens for my R6 now!

[@kelly___lopez]

Thank you!😁

[@Ryan-xw1tp]

Convinced. Best real world tests I have seen! Great work

[@brittanycrane3647]

Sooo uhhh was there water damage to your camera? And how did you dry or did you just let it air dry? I’ve read not to try to dry it off because you can actually push water into the crevices?

[@kelly___lopez]

I still have my camera and lens and it still works perfectly fine! I actually used both of them today!

[@rolandrickphotography]

Hey thanks for the review! Yes “that thing” is called Space Needle and was built for the 1962’s World Fair. The word you’re searching for the ducks “fur” is “plumage”. Birds have a plumage. Wow, cool the backflips and how camera and lens performed at that light situation.

[@Hogmandoesit]

Hey man! Have you used the lens with the r or rp in low light hand hold? Like in the city night time. I would love to hear if you think it's still performing well hand hold in those conditions without IS. Thank you

[@andersmalmestedt3978]

Hi Kelly, Where can i by this lens RF 85 f1,4 AF i cant find it i Sweden or do you sell it? Regards Anders

[@Mrpuzzlepeace]

Would you recommend this for the eos R ? Looking for a an everyday shooter lens. Landscape, portrait, Astro.? Lemme know. ! Thanks 🙏

[@Eihei]

Chris was testing it on EOS R, you can check his review! I would say go for it, it performed really well, as good as any lens could on EOS R.

[@DannerCronise]

Very well done, Kelly! This is some content!!!

[@kennethmerckx3168]

would you recommend this lens in 2022. and could you also use this lens for wedding photography ?

[@LS-wr1yq]

I can’t find the firmware anywhere help please!!!!!!!!

[@patrickpat5277]

What is the difference between the Samyang 85 1.4 with gold stripe and Samyang 85 1.4 with red stripe, thank you so much

[@widiartoproboprasetyo9330]

Hi Kelly, love love love your review...! Greetings from Jakarta. I am Canon RP shooter and now thinking of having 85mm for portrait photography. Watched your video and would you recommend this lens over native RF 85mm F/2 and Tamron SP 85mm F/1.8? Look forward to your reply.

[@ismaelmaia9773]

Hey man, congratulations on the channel. Between samyang 85 1.4 and yougnuo 85 1.8, which do you recommend more for portraits?

[@servo.images]

What about your EOS RP? How did it stack up against the wave? 🌊 😳😬

[@hannesrobertsson4763]

Good stuff. Did you shoot these photos with the RP?

[@stevemurnan1702]

Good review but there seems to be a problem with copy variation affecting results if some forums are to be believed. What most reviewers seem to report is a yellow ish colour cast and a focal plain that is a bit curved and those are on the good copies. Those two problems wouldn't convince me to buy one atm.

[@h3nning100]

Great video! Have this lens myself, and its awesome! 🤩Keep up the good work!

[@kelly___lopez]

Thank you! Love this lens!

[@soscenicphotography194]

Great video! I just got mine and shot a Mclaren with it in low light and it came out amazing. Eye af is really good! I was very satisfied with it. Will be doing sunrise portraits with it on a Sunday! Thanks for the review!!!! ✌🏻

[@whiterock1865]

Any direct comparison to the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2? Great review.

[@AaronPayne]

Killer video like always man

[@JohnAmaro_Official]

nice review and nice photos man:) did you update the firmware of the canon eos r? because ive seen the focus is really fast in your video

[@kelly___lopez]

This video was filmed before the update! I did get the lens station and will be posting an updated video with the new firmware! I also will be reviewing the 14mm f2.8!

[@sumitpalimakar5456]

Im using conon eos rp this lense support 1080p 60fps??

[@echosierraenroute]

is that using manual focus on the one wheel motor thing coming back and forth on the trail?

[@kelly___lopez]

100% Autofocus!

[@sammyh9542]

Would you recommend this over the Yonguo 1.8?

[@rolandrickphotography]

That lens is currently nowhere available, even not on the Samyang homepage itself and also can’t be found under the other marketing name “Rokinon”. Even B&H does it have listed, the Rokinon 85 1.4 for RF listed there is manual focus design. Does someone know if there is a legal issue going on between Canon and Samyang and for that Samyang took the lens down? The RF docking station for firmware upgrades also disappeared from the Samyang page.

[@NorikTV]

Yes exactly what happend, got mine from mpb, i have seen some on ebay once in a while

[@Bhupender296]

Would you recommend RF 85 f2 IS STM Macro over Samyang?

[@kennlw5]

You youngsters are AWSOME‼️....that video was legit👌🏾

[@tylermorgan4344]

Bro why are those mountain photos FIRE

[@jontaba80]

You sold me at Pole Bush Tree 😂 Your review was both insightful and fun thank you for this video. Subbed

[@kelly___lopez]

😂 thank you!😁

[@jontaba80]

@@kelly___lopez you’re incredibly welcome. I look forward to more awesomeness on this channel.

[@RejeRush]

I've also bought and used this lens on the EOS R. Absolutely great. No complaints. IS would be nice but it's not a deal breaker by any means.

[@WinnnDG]

what is this camera at 16:40 ? Is it canon r5 ?

[@kelly___lopez]

Yes!

[@leilasmama01]

What camera were you using while video tracking ? It wasn’t the R because that’s what I have. Btw I just ordered the lens lol

[@kelly___lopez]

That’s awesome! It’s a great lens! I was using the canon R5!

[@uratasan]

Awesome video. Much respect to those who weather test their own gear for the rest of us 👊🙏

[@leogc5300]

I wasn't really expecting that wave stuff...not at all!! Thank you for your video. I was thinking about this lens compared with the EF 85 f2 and the later has macro (well, half macro, but it's still good) and lets be honest, with IBIS and the IS of the lens you're quite ok with f2...but it's not weather sealed!!! I don't know how long it'll take to canon to understand that a traveller don't want to carry a lens that weight more than 1kg (yes 1.2 L and 2.8L lenses, I'm talking about you) to have more protection against rain or dust. I have the RF35 1.8 and I love it. Would I take it with me traveling? no way jose. I like traveling light with the gear I know I'll use and trust. This lens looks like something I would trust...

[@ayfj4572]

The FE version of this lens has a strong yellow colour cast, I wonder if this lens exhibits the same behaviour as it's basically the same optical design.

[@JackyLi]

Dude you might just had convinced me to get the R6 now...affordable 3rd party lens coming 😂

[@jacksparot3]

incredible video man! had be me bought it wasnt sure at first but now Im convinced

[@juiceplanet147]

Just got the Rokinon AF 85mm 1.4 RF ... absolutely insane lens. Canon R6 🔥Camera of the year

[@kelly___lopez]

Future Works that’s awesome!! I love this 85! Have fun with the new camera!

[@sashashane3399]

Future----Question---does the IBIS on your R6 work with the lens? I have read a few places that it comes up as an "incompatible lens."

[@chrisdwyer1477]

Wait, is the man on the one wheeled thing Ben from the authentech youtube channel??

[@kelly___lopez]

Yes it is hahaha

[@dlovisuals]

That intro 🔥🔥. Great video brother. Can’t believe the price of this lens. Might just sell my EF 85mm 1.4 for this

[@Francisfphoto_]

For real? I thought you wouldn’t change your EF 85 for anything!

[@shaunotter]

Does your Canon 85 1.4 focus slower, or why would you want this one instead?

[@SiRizky_]

Crazy lens boiss... ⚡⚡

[@gianlucaloizzo3798]

which is sharper and better, this or sigma art 85? please let me know...thanks

[@jordysteyaert8055]

I'm guessing the Sigma ART will be slightly better overal, though it's double the money of course...

[@tylermorgan4344]

This is a great and useful camera lens review!

[@ksberge]

Well this did it, i did order Canon Eos R today, and just now i ordered this lense to after watching this video. Now i need to lock up my wallet :)

[@kelly___lopez]

Haha that’s awesome! Your gonna love it 👏🏼

[@cjinreallife]

Do you have an Instagram page I can check out? Really wanting to get this lens, just want to see more images first

[@Roman.the.explorer]

That intro 🔥🔥🔥

[@ryzenbiel4145]

i wanna buy this for my Canon RP this is amazing with the price... for my Portrait Photography i can save more money to this than to buy a sigma lens or Canon RF Lens nice Review BROw

[@Dronetothetop]

Hey is Rokinon = Samyang?

[@kelly___lopez]

Yes!

[@seken2nun]

Good stuff bro 👍🏽

[@Napsuu]

Do you have canon eos r? 🤔

[@kelly___lopez]

Yes! I have the R, the RP, and R5!

[@juiceplanet147]

Is the Rokinon version the same thing?

[@kelly___lopez]

Future Works yes it is!

[@faisalsalem2436]

Man u r really talented

[@jithnair6743]

can this lens be used with Canon 60D?

[@kelly___lopez]

This one cannot but the EF version can!

[@BobbylightRCE]

I’ve been using the canon 85mm 1.8 on my rp. I’ve gotten many amazing portraits using HSS. Issue is the boca looks sloppy at F2.0 ISO 100 using the flash. This definitely has me sold!!! Incredible quality. I’d rather spend this then $2000+

[@anonh7]

Great content bro

[@mStephanLouis]

Awesome awesome video bro! My lens is on the way!

[@fotonocity3887]

How’s the AF in video ? Thanks!

[@galaxystars6409]

What other lenses u got

[@kelly___lopez]

Samyang RF 14mmmm, canon RF 15-35, canon RF 70-200, canon RF 50mm f1.8

[@mvalido1126]

I bought this lens recently and my only gripe is that red band. It just seems like a missed opportunity.

[@elipacker3932]

Is it a significant factor that this lens has no image stabilization? I guess it means that using low shutter speed without a tripod is out of question.

[@sammuirlim]

Thanks for the sharing..yup super amazed with this len. Definitely worth getting it! 😊

[@mirrorindia47]

Great video Man....

[@ilchyshynart]

Great review! Been looking into this one.

[@sabyfoz538]

Dang that's a good intro and dang that's a really good lens for that price.

[@gerardosiete]

Is anyone here experiencing warmer/yellowish inages with this lens? Or have some sort of glow, hazy effect?

[@ZEROMENTEDR]

This video is really good, thanks for the review. I think it could be a really good combo paired with the RP, (1,700 USD) for portrait work. I would like to see more portrait pictures with the RP if you got other ones.

[@ilkoallexandroff]

And I thought I abuse my gear! Great video!

[@kelly___lopez]

Haha thank you! I’m currently learning Japanese! Maybe one day I’ll be able to watch your videos!😂😁

[@ilkoallexandroff]

@@kelly___lopez wow, really? Let me know if I can help!

[@ilkoallexandroff]

By the way I just get the lens last day, and I’m getting it wet later, since it’s rainy season here!

[@kelly___lopez]

@@ilkoallexandroff love it! I think I should do fine!

[@rcdigitalstudio4437]

Very good review

[@kelly___lopez]

RC PHOTOS thank you!😁

[@the.jonfernandez]

Ngl that shot of the camera getting drenched is sick

[@jlacoustic4450]

Nice review bro, im struggling finding a lens

[@kelly___lopez]

The new canon RF 50mm f1.8 might be a good option! What do you plan on shooting?

[@GilbertTV]

I have the Sony version & I love it.. great video lens too , ive used it in most of my videos last year

[@matiakd]

Umm did the RP survive the ocean water doe.

[@kelly___lopez]

Didn’t turn on for a day but after that it was fine! So the samyang lens outlived the RPs weather sealing!

[@milfordanthony3168]

I am so g;ad that I found your vid. I was considering paying the 2700 for the RF 85 1.2. Thanks.

[@korveboa]

IBIS doesnt work on my R6 with the Samyang 85 only digital IS. Does IBIS work with the R5?

[@kelly___lopez]

korveboa it does, I notice a huge difference between using it on the R with no ibis and the R5 with ibis. Are you sure it’s not enabled? I don’t think the R5 and R6 have a way to disable IBIS?

[@korveboa]

Kelly Lopez yes Im sure, I only see digital IS as an option. Maybe you havs updated your Samyang to firmware 2.0?

[@justinholding02]

@@korveboa i'm having the same issue with IBIS and the Autofocus is hit and miss. Did you update the firmware?

[@korveboa]

justin holding yes I have updated to version 2 and the auto focus works much better now. The next firmware will have support for ibis

[@justinholding02]

@@korveboa thanks for that. So still no IBIS support with version 2?

[@Soul_Visuals_Photography]

I’m impressed

[@kangsiljang]

리뷰 최고~

[@mroblige1018]

So why are so many ppl shiting on this lens? Are they just saying that because it's not $2k?

[@kelly___lopez]

I’ve only heard good things about this lens? I love it! Use it constantly for interviews and talking head shots!

[@mroblige1018]

@@kelly___lopez I see good and bad things. Especially because of the constant tracking. Myself? I'm def not upgrading the software after what I paid already. I'm on a t5i anyway so I won't know it's true potential until I upgrade the body

[@kelly___lopez]

@@mroblige1018 hmmm the RF version is different than the EF version so it might perform differently, I don’t have experience with the EF version but I’ve only got good things to say about the RF version!

[@mroblige1018]

@@kelly___lopez I just used the ef version. Once in the sunlight and then at night. The tracking is annoying but I was patient. I mean i use the nifty fifty 1.8 with no IS and get decent shots. So I grabbed my very very precious $15 tripod cvs got extremely excellent shots. At night!

[@serkantopaloglu6878]

What can I say is OMG only!

[@meljenkins1016]

Now you have salt water finding it's way inside cracks of you Canon camera. Give it time rust will start to build up.