The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 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. Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 with a length of 75mm, is 20mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4's 63mm 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. Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 weighs 548g, 7% (46g) lighter than the Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4's weight of 594g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 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 Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 and the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 has the fastest aperture of
F2.4, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2's widest aperture value is
F1.4.