Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM vs Samyang 85mm f/1.4
Both are Canon RF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 230 g lighter (500 g vs 730 g)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 does not
- You want autofocus (STM): the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 1.1 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.09× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, close-ups, product shots
Pick the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
Spec differences
15 differences| Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM | Samyang 85mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Samyang
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.4
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
500 g
lighter
|
730 g
|
| Length |
90.5 mm
shorter
|
98.7 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.35 m
closer
|
1.1 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.09×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
8
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 11 groups
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2020
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, diameter. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Diameter
- 78 mm both
Our notes
Canon RF 85mm F2.0 Macro IS STM
A portrait prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with 0.5x macro capability and stabilization.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- 0.5x macro
- Compact (500 g)
Cons
- f/2 is less shallow than L primes
- Not an L-series build
Our notes
Samyang 85mm f/1.4
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