The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 85mm f1.4 and the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 85mm f1.4 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 85mm f1.4 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. Canon RF 85mm f1.4 weighs 636g, which means it is 94g (12%) lighter than the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF which has a weight of 730g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Canon RF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Canon RF Mount
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 85mm f1.4 has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 85mm f1.4:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 85mm f1.4 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4 .
