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 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. Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 82mm. The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 with a length of 75mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8's 74mm 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. Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 weighs 355g, which means it is 193g (35%) lighter than the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 which has a weight of 548g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 85mm F1.8:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Panasonic S 85mm F1.8 has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
