The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF 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 MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is the longer of the two lenses at 75mm. The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF with a length of 72mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF's 61mm 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 EF weighs 485g, 11% (63g) lighter than the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2's weight of 548g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF 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 MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is also available in the Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
