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 RF 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 AF 85mm F1.4 RF is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 with a length of 75mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF also has a larger diameter of 88mm 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 36g (6%) lighter than the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF which has a weight of 584g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF 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 RF:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF has the Canon RF 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 Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF 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 and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
