Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 vs Samyang 85mm f/1.4
Both are Canon RF prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
Spec differences
13 differences| Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 | Samyang 85mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
730 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
98.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
78 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
1.1 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.09×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
8
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
No
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
Our notes
Viltrox 85mm f/1.8
The Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/1.8 for Canon RF mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Our notes
Samyang 85mm f/1.4
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230 g lighter vs 1 stop faster
Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM vs Viltrox 85mm f/1.8
Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM: ⅔ stop faster, portraits
Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM vs Samyang 85mm f/1.4
Canon RF 85mm F1.4 L VCM: 94 g lighter, autofocus
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 vs Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4
325 g lighter vs focuses closer
Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 vs Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4
Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4: ⅔ stop faster