Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 vs Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Samyang

AF 85mm f/1.4

f/1.4568 gDLSM

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Rokinon

Pick the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 if

You want autofocus (DLSM): the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is manual focus only
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.9 m vs 1.1 m
Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, low-light

Pick the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 and the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
	Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4	Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
Brand	Samyang	Rokinon
Weight	568 g	570 g
Length	99.5 mm	not listed
Diameter	88 mm	78 mm slimmer
Filter thread	77 mm	72 mm
Min focus distance	0.9 m closer	1.1 m
Max magnification	0.11×	not listed
Aperture blades	9	not listed
Optical design	11 elements / 8 groups	9 elements / 7 groups
Autofocus motor	DLSM	Manual focus
Weather sealing	Yes	not listed

6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 85mm both
Max aperture: f/1.4 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

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

Our notes

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony E mount cameras, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.