Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 vs 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the AF 85mm f/1.4 if
- You want autofocus (DLSM): the 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II 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 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| AF 85mm f/1.4 | 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.5
|
| Weight |
568 g
|
not listed
|
| 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: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Samyang both
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm 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
Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II
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