Samsung 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA NX Lens Review

Samsung NX 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA Sample Photos

Good sharpness across the frame makes this lens very usable at f/1.4 | 1/320 sec | f/1.4 | 85.0 mm | ISO 100

Good sharpness across the frame makes this lens very usable at f/1.4 | 1/320 sec | f/1.4 | 85.0 mm | ISO 100
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Light sources just out of the frame can cause flare and loss of contrast if the supplied hood isn't used | 1/160 sec | f/6.3 | 85.0 mm | ISO 400

Light sources just out of the frame can cause flare and loss of contrast if the supplied hood isn't used | 1/160 sec | f/6.3 | 85.0 mm | ISO 400
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Focusing is fast for this kind of lens, making it suitable for erratic subjects | 1/250 sec | f/2.8 | 85.0 mm | ISO 100

Focusing is fast for this kind of lens, making it suitable for erratic subjects | 1/250 sec | f/2.8 | 85.0 mm | ISO 100
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Sharpness is excellent across the frame with the aperture stopped down | 1/320 sec | f/5.6 | 85.0 mm | ISO 100

Sharpness is excellent across the frame with the aperture stopped down | 1/320 sec | f/5.6 | 85.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/80 sec | f/6.3 | 85.0 mm | ISO 400

1/80 sec | f/6.3 | 85.0 mm | ISO 400
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1/200 sec | f/2.0 | 85.0 mm | ISO 400

1/200 sec | f/2.0 | 85.0 mm | ISO 400
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1/250 sec | f/1.4 | 85.0 mm | ISO 100

1/250 sec | f/1.4 | 85.0 mm | ISO 100
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1/160 sec | f/4.0 | 85.0 mm | ISO 400

1/160 sec | f/4.0 | 85.0 mm | ISO 400
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Value for Money

Samsung currently have a virtual monopoly on lenses for their NX system, as there are very few third party manufactures producing lenses for their cameras. This lens is available for around £800, which certainly isn't cheap, but is quite reasonable for an 85mm lens with an f/1.4 maximum aperture.

Samyang currently produce a manual focus 85mm f/1.4 lens, which can be picked up for around £240, which is certainly a lot cheaper if you can live without the convenience of autofocus.

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