The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II 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. Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G is the longer of the two lenses at 175mm. The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II with a length of 100mm, is 75mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G's 80mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II Size and Weight 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 FE II weighs 509g, 39% (331g) lighter than the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G's weight of 840g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II 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
Both the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G has a focal range of 70-200mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
105 - 300mm .
On the other hand, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm .
