Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II vs Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.85 m vs 1.1 m
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings and events, hybrid shooters
Pick the Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II | Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.5
|
| Weight |
642 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
107.3 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
84.7 mm
|
78 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.85 m
closer
|
1.1 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.11×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2024
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm 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 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II
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