Sony FE 85mm F1.8 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 F1.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 197 g lighter (371 g vs 568 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.8 m vs 0.9 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.13× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 82 mm vs 99.5 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Headshots, low-light portrait work
Pick the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- Our notes say it suits: Weddings, low-light
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 85mm F1.8 | Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
371 g
lighter
|
568 g
|
| Length |
82 mm
shorter
|
99.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
78 mm
slimmer
|
88 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.8 m
closer
|
0.9 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.13×
larger
|
0.11×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
11 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
DLSM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2017
|
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 F1.8
An 85mm portrait prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture, weighing about 371 g. It uses a 67mm filter thread.
Pros
- Light at about 371 g
- Natural portrait perspective
- Wide f/1.8 aperture
Cons
- Less background blur than f/1.4 85mm lenses
- Closest focus is 0.8 m
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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