Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC Lens for Nikon F with AE Chip
Precision Portrait Lens for Creative Professionals
Bring your portraits and artistic photography to life with the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC Lens for Nikon F with AE Chip. Designed for photographers who demand premium image quality, this lens combines exceptional optics, advanced coatings, and electronic compatibility to deliver stunning results with every shot. Whether you're shooting portraits, fashion, weddings, or creative close-ups, the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 offers the perfect blend of sharpness, control, and depth.
Exceptional Image Quality
At the heart of this lens is a bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, ideal for achieving superior control over depth of field and shooting in low-light conditions. The wide aperture produces a beautifully smooth background blur (bokeh) that isolates subjects and adds a cinematic touch to every image. With its advanced aspherical lens elements (AS IF) and Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) technology, the Rokinon 85mm minimizes chromatic aberrations, ghosting, and flare — ensuring images are crisp, contrast-rich, and color-accurate even in challenging lighting environments.
Advanced Optics and Build Quality
The Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 features a robust optical design with 9 elements in 7 groups, engineered to deliver exceptional sharpness from edge to edge. The UMC coating improves light transmission and reduces reflections, enhancing overall image clarity. Whether you’re shooting under studio lighting or outdoors in natural sunlight, you’ll notice the consistent, professional-grade results this lens provides.
Built with a durable metal barrel, the lens exudes quality and reliability. Despite its solid construction, it remains compact and lightweight, making it a versatile choice for both professional photographers and hobbyists looking for a high-performance portrait lens that can handle everyday use.
AE Chip for Enhanced Compatibility
Unlike purely manual lenses, the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 for Nikon F comes equipped with an AE (Auto Exposure) Chip, ensuring full communication between the lens and your Nikon DSLR. This allows for exposure control, focus confirmation, and EXIF data transmission—making it far easier to use than traditional manual lenses. The AE chip also enables camera-assisted modes like aperture priority, which gives you the flexibility to shoot with greater speed and convenience without sacrificing the creative control manual focus provides.
Beautiful Bokeh and Subject Isolation
The 85mm focal length is widely regarded as the ideal portrait lens, and Rokinon has perfected it here. The 8-blade circular diaphragm ensures that out-of-focus areas appear soft and natural, producing a smooth and appealing bokeh effect that enhances the subject’s separation from the background. Whether you're photographing people, pets, or products, this lens delivers an artistic rendering that brings attention right where you want it.
Perfect for Still Photography and Video
While the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 is primarily a photo lens, it’s also a strong performer for video creators who value cinematic visuals. Its manual focus design offers smooth, precise control over focusing, ideal for pull-focus effects in filmmaking. Combined with the AE chip’s compatibility and the f/1.4 aperture’s stunning light-gathering ability, this lens is a favorite among hybrid creators who work in both photography and video.
Designed for Nikon F Mount Cameras
This version of the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 is built specifically for Nikon F-mount DSLRs, offering an excellent fit and finish. It supports both full-frame and APS-C sensor formats, giving you flexibility depending on your camera type. On APS-C bodies, the effective focal length becomes approximately 127.5mm, providing an even tighter field of view perfect for close-up portraits or detail shots.
Ideal Applications
The Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC with AE Chip is perfect for:
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Portraits and headshots
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Fashion and editorial photography
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Wedding and event coverage
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Low-light and indoor photography
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Creative cinematic video production
Why Choose Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 for Nikon F?
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Ultra-bright f/1.4 aperture for professional low-light performance
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AE Chip for exposure control and focus confirmation
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AS IF and UMC coatings for superior optical clarity
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Metal construction for durability and reliability
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Exceptional bokeh and color rendition for artistic results
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Works with both full-frame and APS-C Nikon cameras
Conclusion
The Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC Lens for Nikon F with AE Chip offers professional-grade performance at a highly accessible price. It’s a dream come true for photographers who crave rich detail, creamy bokeh, and consistent sharpness.
With its blend of traditional manual focus control and modern AE integration, this lens delivers the perfect balance of artistry and convenience. Whether you’re capturing portraits, weddings, or cinematic visuals, the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 helps you create imagery that truly stands out.
