The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan AF 75mm F2 and the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 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 Premium MF 85mm F1.2 is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The TTArtisan AF 75mm F2 with a length of 69mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the TTArtisan AF 75mm F2'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 75mm F2 weighs 328g, which means it is 722g (68%) lighter than the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 which has a weight of 1050g.
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan AF 75mm F2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
TTArtisan AF 75mm F2 is also available in the Nikon Z , Leica L and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
TTArtisan AF 75mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 75mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
112.5mm.
On the other hand, the Samyang Premium MF 85mm F1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 136mm.
