Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE IIvsSony FE 85mm F1.8
AF 85mm F1.4 FE II
85mm / F1.4
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FE 85mm F1.8
85mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the AF 85mm F1.4 FE II suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 85mm F1.8 suits you better
- Weight138g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF 85mm F1.4 FE II99.5mm long × 83.8mm diameter
- FE 85mm F1.882mm long × 78mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II | Sony FE 85mm F1.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 85cm | 80cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.13× | −0.01x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 509g | 371g | +138g |
| Length | 99.5mm | 82mm | +17.5mm |
| Diameter | 83.8mm | 78mm | +5.8mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2017 | +6year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 85mm F1.4 FE II relative to FE 85mm F1.8.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 85mm F1.4 FE II
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FE 85mm F1.8
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