Sony FE 85mm F1.8 vs Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2017

Pick the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 199 g lighter (371 g vs 570 g)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.8 m vs 1.1 m
Our notes say it suits: Portraits, headshots, low-light portrait work

Pick the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 and the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
	Sony FE 85mm F1.8	Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC
Brand	Sony	Rokinon
Max aperture	f/1.8	f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster
Weight	371 g lighter	570 g
Length	82 mm	not listed
Filter thread	67 mm	72 mm
Min focus distance	0.8 m closer	1.1 m
Max magnification	0.13×	not listed
Optical design	not listed	9 elements / 7 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Released	2017	not listed

6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, diameter, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 85mm both
Diameter: 78 mm 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

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony E mount cameras, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.