The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF 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 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF with a length of 72mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF 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 AF 85mm F1.4 EF weighs 485g, 3% (15g) lighter than the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM's weight of 500g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has the fastest aperture of
F2 , the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
