Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 vs Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4

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

Carl Zeiss

Pick the Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 116 g lighter (452 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

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: Portraits, weddings, low-light

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 and the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4
	Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8	Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4
Brand	Carl Zeiss	Samyang
Max aperture	f/1.8	f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster
Weight	452 g lighter	568 g
Length	92 mm shorter	99.5 mm
Diameter	92 mm	88 mm slimmer
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
Autofocus motor	not listed	DLSM
Weather sealing	not listed	Yes

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

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 85mm both
Optical design: 11 elements / 8 groups both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8

Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Sony E mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Our notes