The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF and the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM 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. Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF with a length of 72mm, is 36mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF and Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF and the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM 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. Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF weighs 485g, which means it is 335g (40%) lighter than the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM which has a weight of 820g.
Filter Threads
Both the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF and the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM have the same Filter thread size of 77mm .
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4 .
