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 RF and the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF with a length of 98mm is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM also has a larger diameter of 103mm compared to Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF's 88mm diameter.
Below you can find the scaled side by side image of Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF and Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM to get a better idea of how their size compare in real life.
Comparison image of Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF and Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM Size and Weight Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF weighs 584g, which means it is 611g (51%) lighter than the Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM which has a weight of 1195g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Telephoto Prime Lenses in Canon RF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Prime Lenses in Canon RF Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF and Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 II, Canon R10 and Canon R7.
Focal Range