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 Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW 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. Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW is the longer of the two lenses at 124mm. The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 with a length of 75mm, is 49mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2'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. Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 weighs 548g, which means it is 707g (56%) lighter than the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW which has a weight of 1255g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW has a 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend for the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount whereas the Pentax-D FA 85mm F1.4 ED SDM AW has the Pentax KAF4 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount and , and for the Pentax KAF4 Mount.
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is also available in the Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, 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.
