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 Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM 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. Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM is the longer of the two lenses at 100mm. The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 with a length of 75mm, is 25mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM's 70mm 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. Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM weighs 500g, 8% (48g) lighter than the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2's weight of 548g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM has a 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is also available in the Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T2/85 ZM's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
