Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 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.
Verdict at a glance
- Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF goes wider (85mm vs 90mm).
- Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8 reaches further (90mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | TS-E 90mm f/2.8 | 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Samyang |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 90mm | 85mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 1991 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | 7 |
| Elements | 6 | 9 |
| Weight g | 550.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 58 | 72 |
| Length mm | 88.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 73.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.5 (closer focusing) | 1.1 |
| Max magnification | 0.29 | n/a |
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8
A short-telephoto tilt-shift lens with manual focus. Used for product work, controlled-focus-plane portraits and miniature-style effects.
Pros
- Tilt and shift in a telephoto length
- Sharp
- Comfortable working distance for products
Cons
- Manual focus
- Specialist tool
- Does not focus as close as a 100mm macro
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
A manual-focus 85mm portrait prime for full-frame DSLRs with an f/1.4 aperture. It delivers smooth background blur.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Smooth background blur
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Slower to use for moving subjects