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 Samsung 85mm F1.4 ED SSA 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. Samsung 85mm F1.4 ED SSA is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 with a length of 75mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samsung 85mm F1.4 ED SSA also has a larger diameter of 79mm 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 166g (23%) lighter than the Samsung 85mm F1.4 ED SSA which has a weight of 714g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Samsung 85mm F1.4 ED SSA has a 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend for the Samsung 85mm F1.4 ED SSA:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Samsung 85mm F1.4 ED SSA has the Samsung NX 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 Samsung NX1, Samsung NX3000 and Samsung NX30 for the Samsung NX 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
