Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 vs Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS

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

Carl Zeiss

Pick the Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 if

You shoot full frame: the Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS is made for APS-C

Pick the Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 108 g lighter (344 g vs 452 g)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.65 m vs 0.8 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.17× vs 0.13× maximum magnification

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 and the Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS
	Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8	Samyang 85mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS
Brand	Carl Zeiss	Samyang
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Weight	452 g	344 g lighter
Length	92 mm	not listed
Diameter	92 mm	67.5 mm slimmer
Filter thread	67 mm	62 mm
Min focus distance	0.8 m	0.65 m closer
Max magnification	0.13×	0.17× larger
Optical design	11 elements / 8 groups	9 elements / 7 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Focal length: 85mm both
Max aperture: f/1.8 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