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 Rokinon 85mm F1.4 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 RF is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Rokinon 85mm F1.4 with a length of 75mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Rokinon 85mm F1.4's 78mm 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. Rokinon 85mm F1.4 weighs 539g, 7% (45g) lighter than the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF's weight of 584g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Rokinon 85mm F1.4 has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Rokinon 85mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Rokinon 85mm F1.4 has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Rokinon 85mm F1.4 is also available in Four Thirds , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Samsung NX and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
