The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF 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. Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF with a length of 72mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF's 61mm 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 AF 85mm F1.4 EF weighs 485g, 33% (240g) lighter than the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM's weight of 725g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF3, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.