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Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC vs Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC 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

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

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 248 g lighter (362 g vs 610 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.65 m vs 1.1 m

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC and the Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS
Brand
Rokinon
Samyang
Format
Full frame
APS-C
Max aperture
f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster
f/1.8
Weight
610 g
362 g lighter
Diameter
78 mm
67.5 mm slimmer
Filter thread
72 mm
62 mm
Min focus distance
1.1 m
0.65 m closer
Max magnification
not listed
0.17×
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
85mm both
Optical design
9 elements / 7 groups both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

A 85mm f/1.4 APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.

Our notes

Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS

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