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 85mm F1.4 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 85mm F1.4 weighs 539g, 1% (9g) lighter than the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2's weight of 548g.
Filter Threads
Both the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 and the Samyang 85mm F1.4 have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount whereas the Samyang 85mm F1.4 has the Four Thirds 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 Olympus E-5, Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620 for the Four Thirds 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.
Samyang 85mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
