The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro and the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 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. Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 130mm. The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 with a length of 75mm, is 55mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2's 78mm diameter.
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 Mk2 weighs 548g, 26% (202g) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro's weight of 750g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro and the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 OIS WR Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 80mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
120mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.