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 XF II and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF 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 AF 85mm F1.4 RF is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II with a length of 92mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II's 80mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II and the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF 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. Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II weighs 484g, which means it is 100g (17%) lighter than the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF which has a weight of 584g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 XF II has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 RF's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
