Samyang has announced updates to two of its most popular manual focus lenses for DSLRs with the new MF 14mm f/2.8 Mk2 and MF 85mm f/1.4 Mk2 lenses. Although they are designed primarily for DSLRs, coming in Nikon F and Canon EF mounts, they’re also available in some mirrorless mounts, too, including Sony E, Fuji X, Canon EF-M and Micro Four Thirds. The new Mark II updates come with focus lock and a “de-clicked” aperture to ensure you hit your absolute sweet spot with fine analogue adjustments and once you’re there you can lock it off. They both have 9 aperture blades for better bokeh and they’re both weather-sealed to help prevent dust and moisture from entering the lens.
Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 Mk2
Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Mk2
Both of the new lenses are expected to hit the shelves at some point in early June. Their UK prices will be between £359 and £439 depending on which lens you go for and which camera mount you want on the back end of it I haven’t seen US prices yet, although I expect they’ll be available to pre-order at B&H soon.
