Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 vs Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 180 g lighter (272 g vs 452 g)
- You want a compact lens: 71.5 mm vs 92 mm long
Spec differences
10 differences| Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 | Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Carl Zeiss
|
Samyang
|
| Weight |
452 g
|
272 g
lighter
|
| Length |
92 mm
|
71.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
92 mm
|
69.8 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.13×
larger
|
0.12×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 8 groups
|
9 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.8 both
- Min focus distance
- 0.8 m 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
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P
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