The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE and the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 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 AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 158mm. The Sony FE 85mm F1.8 with a length of 82mm, is 76mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Sony FE 85mm F1.8's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE and Sony FE 85mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE and the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 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. Sony FE 85mm F1.8 weighs 371g, 69% (853g) lighter than the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE's weight of 1224g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 85mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE and the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE has a focal range of 35-150mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5 - 225mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm .
