Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM vs Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
| Spec | EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM | 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Samyang |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2017 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 10 | 7 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 14 | 9 |
| Weight g | 950.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 72 |
| Length mm | 105.4 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 88.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.85 (closer focusing) | 1.1 |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | n/a |
Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
The L-series 85mm f/1.4 with in-lens image stabilization and weather sealing, aimed at portrait and event work on full-frame EF bodies.
Pros
- Image stabilization on a fast prime
- f/1.4 aperture
- Weather-sealed L build
- Smooth background rendering
Cons
- Heavier than the f/1.8 version
- Not as fast as the f/1.2L
- Stabilizer does not freeze subject motion
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
A manual-focus 85mm portrait prime for full-frame DSLRs with an f/1.4 aperture. It delivers smooth background blur.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Smooth background blur
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Slower to use for moving subjects