Samyang 85mm T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II vs f/1.8 ED UMC CS
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.5 vs f/1.8)
- You shoot full frame: the f/1.8 ED UMC CS is made for APS-C
Pick the f/1.8 ED UMC CS if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.65 m vs 1.1 m
Spec differences
7 differences| T1.5 VDSLR AS IF UMC II | f/1.8 ED UMC CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.5
½ stop faster
|
f/1.8
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
362 g
|
| Diameter |
78 mm
|
67.5 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.1 m
|
0.65 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.17×
|
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Samyang both
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Optical design
- 9 elements / 7 groups both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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