Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM vs Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM if
- Our notes say it suits: Fashion
Pick the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 280 g lighter (568 g vs 848 g)
- Our notes say it suits: Low-light
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM | Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Samyang
|
| Weight |
848 g
|
568 g
lighter
|
| Length |
107.5 mm
|
99.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
89.5 mm
|
88 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.85 m
closer
|
0.9 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.12×
larger
|
0.11×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
11 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
DLSM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2016
|
not listed
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, 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
- Filter thread
- 77 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
A G Master portrait prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture. It has a dust and moisture resistant design and weighs about 848 g.
Pros
- Smooth background blur
- Sharp and well corrected
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Heavy at about 848 g
- The GM II is lighter
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
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Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020: 223 g lighter, newer (2020)
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II vs Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4
weddings and events vs 74 g lighter
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM vs Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
focuses closer vs 278 g lighter
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 vs Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art 020
57 g lighter vs quieter AF
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM vs Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
focuses closer vs 278 g lighter
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 vs Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4: autofocus, focuses closer