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Rokinon AE85M-C 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens with Built in AE Chip for Canon DSLR Cameras (Black)

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Condition
New
Style
Canon AE
Model
AE85M-C
Weight
1.2 lb
Color
Black
Lens Type
Telephoto
Compatible Mountings
Canon EF
Warranty
1 Year Parts & Labor

Features 4

  • AE Chip for Auto Metering and Full Frame (FX) Sensor Coverage
  • Optical Construction: 9 Glass Elements in 7 Groups, Including one Hybrid-Aspherical Lens
  • 8 Diaphragm Blades for Superb Bokeh
  • Aperture Range: F1.4 - F22

Description

Made with glass and aluminum components, the superbly built Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 manual focus lens is ideal for both photo and video. It features an AE chip for auto-metering and a silky smooth internal focusing (IF) mechanism that keeps the size constant during focusing. There is little or no chromatic aberration and the Bokeh is just about perfect. Widely used as a portrait lens, results are ultra-bright, vivid, crystal clear and razor sharp. With its compact design & removable lens hood, this lens is a superb all-around performer. For Canon EF cameras.

Specs 39

Brand Rokinon
Focal Length Description 85 mm
Lens Type Telephoto
Compatible Mountings Canon EF
Camera Lens Description 85 month
Lens Telephoto
Compatible Camera Mount Canon EF
Maximum Focal Length 85

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Works great on some cameras (see review text) Works great on some cameras (see review text)
Style: Canon AE
Review Image by Le Brew
This is a very sharp lens and makes excellent images. I’ve used it on my Canon 5D4, 6D2, and R5 with excellent results. Using the manual focus carets in the VF on the R5 makes this lens a breeze to focus clearly. However, I’ve given it four stars because it will not work on my R6 Mark II nor my R10 (tried on a 2nd R10 with same INOP results). Those two camera bodies appear to not want to work with any ROKINON auto exposure (AE) manual focus lenses, regardless of what adapter I use. Tried both of the Canon ones; standard and Control ring plus three other 3rd party adapters so I pretty sure it’s not an adapter issue. I’m suspecting there’s a communications problem between the AE chip in the lens and the R6m2 and R10 firmware since there appears to be no communications with the body as there’s no aperture indication. Clicking the shutter causes the camera to go into a constant closed shutter mode with the activity LED on the back of the camera lit and the camera locked up. You have to turn the camera off, remove the battery, put the battery back in and turn the camera back on to clear the locked mode. And yes, the “Allow shutter without lens” is enabled. It’s not only this lens but also the Rokinon AE14M-C 14mm F2.8 AE and the Rokinon AE35M-C 35mm F1.4 AE that cause the lockup to occur. All three of these lenses work fine on my R5 and my DSLR’s. I’ve approached ROKINON and Canon, both, without any assistance offered. I’ve got 3 other Rokinon manual focus lenses WITHOUT the AE chip (two EF mount and one RF mount) that work in all 5 of my bodies without problems. So if you’re thinking of using this lens or any of the other aforementioned AE lenses on the R6 Mk II or R10, watch for the described problem. If you get it to work, I would really like to know how. I’ve worked on this issue for over a year with no resolution. Update April 2026: I'm adding this quick note here to point out the fact that while this is a great lens it has an issue being used adapted on certain Canon mirrorless cameras. This is an excerpt from a related ROKINON MF Canon EF lens that has the same issue description in the following text: From my review of the "Rokinon AE14M-C 14mm f/2.8 UWA Lens with AE Chip for Canon EF": After everything I tried failed, I gave up trying to use the AE14M-C lens on the R6ii and almost got rid of it but about 6 months later, I happened on a great deal at the Canon Black Friday sale and picked up a refurbished R5. Fast forward a short while later and one day I happen to have the R5 out playing with it and without thinking, I put the AE14M-C lens on the R5 and much to my surprise - IT WORKED perfectly!! - HOW no idea? I was totally shocked. After an series of in-depth searches for information online that might lead to an explanation, I happened across some data that, while I can't verify it (it came from a Microsoft AI source), disclosed that there was a some sort of change in hardware chips used in the lens to camera interface @ Rokinon and the method of handling the data flow had supposedly been changed for the R6ii and subsequent EOS R model cameras. The R5, being a slightly older model (but not by much) supposedly was compatible with the earlier chipset, which from the information I found, indicated it was from a different manufacturer. While I can't substantiate any of this information, nor have I tried very hard because I've always found that letting sleeping dogs lie is the safest approach! All I can verify is that not only does the AE14M-C 14mm f2.8 with the AE chipset work on the R5 (only camera I have in the R series that it does), but so does the AE35M-C 35mm f1.4 with the AE chipset and the AE85M-C 85mm f1.4 with AE chipset. With that I am very pleased in the fact that lenses I thought I was going to need to sell, I can now use them with great success on my R5. So, if you’ve happened to acquire any of the AE equipped Rokinon fast aperture manual focus primes (the 14/2.8, 35/1.4 and the 85/1.4, all EF mount and are the only three I'm familiar with) and you’ve discovered that these won't play nice with your R6ii, R7 or R10 (the models I've verified that won't) or possibly others, just be aware that they appear to play perfectly well with the R5 Mark I. I don't know about the R5 Mark II but something tells me since the R5 Mark II is a newer design, there's probably a very good chance these lenses won't like the R5 Mk II either? In the photo, you'll notice the lack of the standard aperture ring found on a regular manual focus lens. Here, the aperture is controlled by a camera dial. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2025 Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2025 by Le Brew
The best value for money when it comes to...
Style: Canon AE
Written from EOS 5DS user point of view. Pros: 1. The best value for money when it comes to relation on the line optical quality-weight-price from all 85mm lenses with EF mount on the market. 2. Finally ready-made AF confirmation without having to use Nikon version of this lens with adapter. 3. Low weight. 4. Optical quality. Cons: 1. Despite internal focusing, this lens is dust catcher. Front lens acts as a magnet for dust (I've never seen anything like it before) so better buy with this lens some protector filter (but not UV filter). Why not UV filter? Please read my "Tips:" section. Tips: 1. Do not use UV filters with this lens, use ONLY protector type filters. Why? I had mounted Hoya Fusion Antistatic UV filter on this lens - viewfinder in camera was darker, like when you using some f/4 lenses and colors on pictures was not accurate. Normally I'm using this filter on my EF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens and there's everything OK. It's probably some strange corelation between UV coatings and lens coatings. So I bought Hoya Fusion Antistatic Protector filter and my problems gone. 2. If you want to shoot pictures at f/1.4-f/2.8 apertures, especially if it comes to smaller objects (smaller than human head and shoulders or full body) better shoot with Live View (not necessarily in Live View zoom mode, just switch to Live View). Other: AF confirmation works as follows: BEEP<you can do two or three micro rotations>BEEP This is typical, probably like in any other manual lens with confirmation chip (ready-made or in adapter) so don't expect in perfect focus photos in this apertures range. If you want to see my photos taken with this lens please put keywords "flickr mkamelg" in Google search box and hit Enter key on your keyboard. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2016 by mkamelg
Quickly became a favorite lens Quickly became a favorite lens
Style: Canon AE
Review Image by Valeria
Just to be specific, this review covers the AE version of this lens with the focus confirmation chip for the Canon mount. As a photojournalist, I bought this lens thinking "portraits," and I have to say, the one I received excels at that purpose. But the idea of using its manual focus on the fly while on assignments wasn't something I thought I would be too keen on, despite having a number of older manual focus lenses that I play around with which to shoot fine art shots. I have to say this lens has quickly become one of my go-to lenses in the field as well, due to it's quickness (low light ability,) and sharpness throughout its aperture range. and the focus confirmation with the AE version is dead on, making this lens very easy to quickly grab crisp, low-light shouts. Also, the automated aperture (aperture is set through the camera) in this version keeps the viewfinder bright during the focusing. It is robust in its construction, and although I have seen other reviews mentioning that the hood can be loose, the hood I received with my lens snaps into place solidly and firmly. As far as image quality, this lens is every bit as sharp and delivers as much contrast as any L Series lens in my bag, and it does seem to do so throughout its aperture range on both my full-frame (5D III) and crop-frame (7D/40D) bodies. This lens seems to be another rock-solid choice in Rokinon's lineup, and has secured a spot on my short list of walk-around lenses. The shot attached is at f3.2, 1/125 and iso 400. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2016 Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2016 by Valeria
i love everything about this considering the price
Style: Canon AE
i love everything about this considering the price. the only thing is that the AE chip consumes battery even when the camera is off, so i must not leave it attached to the camera while not using it or else the battery dies in just few hours. i'm using canon 1300D.
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2017 by tamim
Picture is not matching the product
Style: Canon AE
Picture is not matching the product, i returned it. i need the Aperture change ring which is automatic on this model but the image and the product box every thing is misleading.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2018 by sundarapriya
Sucks!
Style: Canon AE
This only works when camera has a Wifi in it... Sucks!
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2016 by Rafael Llaneza
You get EXACTLY what you should expect if you know what you're doing. You get EXACTLY what you should expect if you know what you're doing.
Style: Canon AE
Review Image by Christina Candelaria
This is a heavy (but not too heavy) well built lens that takes gorgeous photos. Aside from experienced photogs over idealizing this thing for the price, the major complaints I see on this lens are all things that people who are novices should have researched before buying, or . If you want to take beautiful pictures and you know you know how to handle a camera and a lens in manual mode, this lens is a PERFECT option on a budget. It is by know means a technical marvel nor does it need to be, it's not meant for that. I used it on a classic 5D (perfect pairing on that 5D magical feel) and the 6D Mark ii. I even put it on my M6 a few times. This is a great budget lens. If I should even say it that way, only the price makes it that. The only other prime I would suggest at this focal length is the Canon 1.2. This one does the trick if you don't have that kind of coin and you are willing to learn your craft enough to work manually instead of over-dependence on auto capabilities of modern cameras. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020 Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020 by Christina Candelaria
Good sharp lens
Style: Canon AE
With focus peaking it isn't as hard to use the manual focus as I expected it to be. The wide aperture gives great background blur (noticeably better than my Canon 85mm F1.8), and if you can steady the camera you can get good shots of things you can't entirely see with the naked eye in the darkness. It's a fun lens and suits its purpose well. Without autofocus action shots will be very difficult. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2022 by RositaMike
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