Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM vs Samyang 85mm f/1.4
Both are Canon RF prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 94 g lighter (636 g vs 730 g)
- You want autofocus (VCM): the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is manual focus only
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, events
Pick the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
13 differences| Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM | Samyang 85mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Weight |
636 g
lighter
|
730 g
|
| Length |
99.3 mm
|
98.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
76.5 mm
|
78 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
1.1 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.09×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
8
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VCM
|
Manual focus
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2025
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.4 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM
A portrait prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a voice coil motor and L-series build. Sits between the RF 85mm F2 Macro and the F1.2.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- VCM focusing
- L-series build
- Lighter than the F1.2 (636 g)
Cons
- No lens-based stabilization
- Less blur than f/1.2
Our notes
Samyang 85mm f/1.4
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