The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF 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 85mm F1.4 EF is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE with a length of 69mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF's 61mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 AF 75mm F1.8 FE weighs 230g, which means it is 255g (52%) lighter than the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF which has a weight of 485g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
112.5mm.
On the other hand, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 136mm.