The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II 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. Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 with a length of 75mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2's 78mm 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. Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II weighs 484g, which means it is 64g (11%) lighter than the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 which has a weight of 548g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II and the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 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
The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
