Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM vs Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. 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)
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, fashion
Pick the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 576 g lighter (272 g vs 848 g)
- You want a compact lens: 71.5 mm vs 107.5 mm long
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM | Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
f/1.8
|
| Weight |
848 g
|
272 g
lighter
|
| Length |
107.5 mm
|
71.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
89.5 mm
|
69.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.85 m
|
0.8 m
closer
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
9 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2016
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.12× 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/1.8 P
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