The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 and the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 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. Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 130mm. The Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 with a length of 82mm, is 48mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 and Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 and the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 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. Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 weighs 355g, which means it is 600g (62%) lighter than the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 which has a weight of 955g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 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 Panasonic S 85mm F1.8:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 and the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 has the same Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Focal Range
Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
