Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II vs Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II if
- Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, hybrid shooters
Pick the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 74 g lighter (568 g vs 642 g)
- Our notes say it suits: Weddings, low-light
Spec differences
10 differences| Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II | Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Samyang
|
| Weight |
642 g
|
568 g
lighter
|
| Length |
107.3 mm
|
99.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
84.7 mm
slimmer
|
88 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.85 m
closer
|
0.9 m
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
11 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
DLSM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2024
|
not listed
|
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.4 both
- Filter thread
- 77 mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.11× both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
The second-generation 85mm f/1.4 G Master portrait prime for E-mount. It adds an aperture ring and is lighter than the original, at about 642 g.
Pros
- Aperture ring
- Lighter than the original
- 77mm filter thread
Cons
- Heavier than f/1.8 85mm lenses
- Large for a portrait prime at about 642 g
Our notes
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4
An autofocus 85mm f/1.4 prime for Sony full-frame mirrorless.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Autofocus may trail native lenses
- Plain build
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