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 RF 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 MF 85mm F1.4 RF is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF with a length of 98mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF's 78mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 RF weighs 584g, 19% (146g) lighter than the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF's weight of 730g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Canon RF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Canon RF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF 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 RF:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 RF and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.