The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF with a length of 96mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF weighs 438g, which means it is 146g (25%) lighter than the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF which has a weight of 584g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF:
Lens Mounts
The 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
