Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FEvsTokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE
AF 85mm F1.4 FE
85mm / F1.4
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atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE
85mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the AF 85mm F1.4 FE suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight77g lighter, so easier to carry
When the atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 80cm
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 FE99.5mm long × 88mm diameter
- atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE101.6mm long × 78mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE | Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE | 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 | 90cm | 80cm | +0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.11× | 0.12× | −0.01x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 568g | 645g | −77g |
| Length | 99.5mm | 101.6mm | −2.1mm |
| Diameter | 88mm | 78mm | +10mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 72mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 | −1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 85mm F1.4 FE relative to atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 85mm F1.4 FE
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atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE
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