The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS and the Canon 85mm f1.8 USM 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. Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is the longer of the two lenses at 81mm. The Canon 85mm f1.8 USM with a length of 72mm, is 9mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 85mm f1.8 USM has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS'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. Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS weighs 344g, which means it is 81g (19%) lighter than the Canon 85mm f1.8 USM which has a weight of 425g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Canon 85mm f1.8 USM has a 58mm 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 Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 85mm f1.8 USM:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS has the Canon EF-M lens mount whereas the Canon 85mm f1.8 USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon M50 II, Canon M200 and Canon M6 MII for the Canon EF-M Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is also available in the Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
