Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II 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 | FE 85mm F1.4 GM II | 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2024 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 642.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 77 | 72 |
| Length mm | 107.3 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 84.7 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.85 (closer focusing) | 1.1 |
| Groups | n/a | 7 |
| Elements | n/a | 9 |
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
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
A 85mm f/1.4 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.