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 Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC 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 135mm F2.0 ED UMC is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II with a length of 100mm, is 22mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC's 82mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II and Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC 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 Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC 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 FE II weighs 509g, which means it is 321g (38%) lighter than the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC which has a weight of 830g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC has the Four Thirds 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 Olympus E-5 , Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620 for the Four Thirds Mount.
Canon EF , Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds , Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF , Samsung NX , Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II 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 .
On the other hand, the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 2.0x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 270mm .
