Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 vs Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 is faster by 0.4 stops (f/75.0 vs f/85.0), letting in more light.
- Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 goes wider (75mm vs 85mm).
- Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 reaches further (85mm vs 75mm).
| Spec | AF 75mm f/1.8 | AF 85mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samyang | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 75mm (wider) | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/75.0 (faster) | f/85.0 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Af motor | Linear STM | DLSM |
| Elements | 10 | 11 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 77 |
| Min focus m | 0.69 (closer focusing) | 0.9 |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Weather sealed | n/a | Yes |
Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8
A compact autofocus 75mm portrait prime for Sony full-frame with an f/1.8 aperture.
Pros
- Compact
- Autofocus
- f/1.8
Cons
- Unusual focal length for some
- Third-party autofocus
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4
An autofocus 85mm f/1.4 prime for Sony full-frame mirrorless.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Autofocus may trail native lenses
- Plain build