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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM vs Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS

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

Pick the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
  • You shoot full frame: the Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS is made for APS-C
  • Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, fashion

Pick the Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 504 g lighter (344 g vs 848 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.65 m vs 0.85 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.17× vs 0.12× maximum magnification

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM and the Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS
Brand
Sony
Samyang
Format
Full frame
APS-C
Max aperture
f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster
f/1.8
Weight
848 g
344 g lighter
Length
107.5 mm
not listed
Diameter
89.5 mm
67.5 mm slimmer
Filter thread
77 mm
62 mm
Min focus distance
0.85 m
0.65 m closer
Max magnification
0.12×
0.17× larger
Optical design
not listed
9 elements / 7 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
Released
2016
not listed
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
85mm 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 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS

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