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 FE II and the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM 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 FE II is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM with a length of 91mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II and Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II and the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM 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. Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM weighs 500g, 1% (9g) lighter than the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II's weight of 509g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM's widest aperture value is
F2 .
