The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM and the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 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. Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 146mm. The Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 with a length of 98mm, is 48mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM's 80mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM and Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM and the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 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. Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM weighs 710g, which means it is 340g (32%) lighter than the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 which has a weight of 1050g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM and the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 has the same Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K .
Focal Range
Canon EF 70-300 F4-5.6 IS II USM has a focal range of 70-300mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
112 - 480mm .
On the other hand, the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 136mm .
