The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 and the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 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 Mk2 is the longer of the two lenses at 75mm. The TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 with a length of 56mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8's 68mm 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. TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 weighs 233g, which means it is 315g (57%) lighter than the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 which has a weight of 548g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2:
Lens Mounts
Both the TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 and the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX) and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
TTArtisan AF 56mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm.
