(Will post images as soon as I have time to cull, re-size, and re-format the RAW files)Background... I wasn't sure if I was going to keep this lens, but it hasn't been off my Canon for two weeks. For anyone wondering, don't be afraid of Samyang. Sometimes you get *more* than what you pay for, and so far their class of lenses more than meets the bar. I've been irritated that lens makers have been putting out these awesome, fast aperture, lightweight budget lenses for mirrorless cameras but have apparently abandoned those of us still shooting DSLR. Ergo, I ordered this lens because it was the only 85mm lens I could afford with a wider aperture than f/1.8. I did NOT really *want* a MF lens but it was a budget compromise I needed to make. As a street photographer with a particular affection for low light and nighttime photography, I am always in need of fast glass, but the Sigma Art series and Tokina Opera lines that I love so much remains out of budget reach at certain focal lengths.But you want to hear about the lens, so here's my take:*One quick note first for the newer photographers here-- if you are shooting on a crop sensor camera (on Canon that would be APS-C, and on Nikon that's EF-S), this focal length will be the equivalent of 135mm give or take 1 mm depending on whether you're shooting on Canon or Nikon. If you need a flattering focal length for portraiture, this performs equally well whether you are on a full frame (85mm) or a crop sensor (134-136mm) camera, with the additional advantage of being a solid landscape and travel lens for those shooting with APS-C or EF-S.First, the focusing: I didn't know how I would feel about manual focus, so I've been practicing in Live View to get the hang of it. It is proving easier than I thought it would be. Don't freak out if you are getting the focusing wrong when looking through your viewfinder. According to the MF "experts" that is pretty difficult to do, especially at first. Just bring extra batteries and use that Live View feature to get your focus on your subject, then shut it off and use the viewfinder to take our shots. I need to learn to manual focus quickly for street shooting, but I'm having more fun with it than I anticipated so I think I will enjoy the practice. "Zone focusing" is a great technique to master and I've found that a helpful way to get into using this lens without too much aggravation.As to the lens performance overall: As for the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 lens, I could not be happier with both the build quality AND the image quality. Shot wide open, I see little to know color fringing, barrel distortion or chromatic aberration. Neither am I seeing much in the way of edge softness or vignetting.The color rendering with this lens is absolutely beautiful. The bokeh is smooth as butter. Areas in focus are tack sharp. Stopped down, I see little to no difference in sharpness as the focus area increases, which is not a bad thing as the lens is as sharp as you like anywhere the frame as long as you focus correctly. And in diffused lighting, this lens produces a beautiful glow. It's been a joy to shoot still life with because of what it does with light, and equally fun (but also frustrating for inexperienced manual focusers) for concert and nighttime street photography.What it does with form, light, and color makes it a perfect lens for anyone that enjoys shooting abstract and conceptual photography; think Saul Leiter-type colors and dreamscapes.Build quality feels solid in the hand and the focus and aperture rings are nicely balanced between being smooth enough to move but firm enough to stay put. The rounded glass element looks high quality.As an all-round workhorse lens, this is a solid 85mm for anyone from amateur to professional. As my main genres are fine art and street photography, I don't have the same constraints as, say, a wedding photographer. That said, I would not be afraid to have this in my camera bag for wedding or other event shooting as long as you are comfortable enough with the art of manual focusing. The image quality does not disappoint under any circumstance.I'm definitely happy with this buy, am no longer averse to MF lenses after experiencing this one, and would consider other Samyang glass in the future. For the price, you can't get a better lens at this aperture. Overall impressive and very satisfying to shoot with!

Very light weight for what it achieves.results are extremely good.Fantastic images. Great lens for the price in my opinion.

A really good lens. It’s fast, beautifully machined and has great colour and good sharpness. I’m getting used to manual focusing and prefer it now over autofocus.

I purchased this lens way cheaper than the listed price on a warehouse deal, it came as good as brand new. User experience so far has been excellent, great budget lens for the manual focus savvy shooter.

I was looking for a fixed range lens for portraits and I saw many options specially Canon but for the money I prefer Samyang I already have a few of this brand and they are amazing. I use the lens with my blackmagic so its tripple amazing. highly recommend.