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 F 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 AF 85mm F1.4 F weighs 480g, 12% (68g) 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 Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (FX) 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 F 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 F:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is also available in the Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
