The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Rokinon 85mm F1.8 and the Rokinon 85mm 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. Rokinon 85mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 81mm. The Rokinon 85mm F1.4 with a length of 75mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Rokinon 85mm F1.4 has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Rokinon 85mm F1.8's 68mm 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. Rokinon 85mm F1.8 weighs 344g, which means it is 195g (36%) lighter than the Rokinon 85mm F1.4 which has a weight of 539g.
Filter Threads
The Rokinon 85mm F1.8 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Rokinon 85mm F1.4 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 Rokinon 85mm F1.8:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Rokinon 85mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Rokinon 85mm F1.8 has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Rokinon 85mm F1.4 has the Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Olympus E-5, Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620 for the Four Thirds Mount.
Rokinon 85mm F1.8 is also available in the Canon EF-M and Sony E mounts.
Rokinon 85mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Samsung NX and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Rokinon 85mm F1.8 has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Rokinon 85mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
