The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z and the Samyang MF 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. Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 199mm. The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF with a length of 99mm, is 100mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z and Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z and the Samyang MF 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. Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF weighs 730g, 34% (385g) lighter than the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z's weight of 1115g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z and the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Focal Range
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 Z has a focal range of 70-200mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
112 - 320mm .
On the other hand, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.
