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 Rokinon 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. Rokinon 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 Rokinon 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 Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Rokinon 85mm F1.4 has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is also available in the Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.
Rokinon 85mm F1.4 is also available in Four Thirds , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Samsung NX and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
