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 AF 85mm F1.4 F 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 Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F with a length of 75mm, is 25mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II's 84mm diameter.
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 F weighs 480g, 5% (29g) 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 Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F 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 AF 85mm F1.4 F:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
