Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE

Key Differences

  • Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE has a better weight (128g (4.5 oz) vs 464g (1.02 lb)).
  • Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
  • Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $449).
  • Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE has a better length (61.8mm vs 92mm).
Product
Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE
Samyang
$299
Optical Design
Focal Length18mm85mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements1211
Optical Groups89
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance25 cm85 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$299$449
Filter Size77mm67mm
Diameter72.2mm72mm
Length61.8mm92mm
Weight128g (4.5 oz)464g (1.02 lb)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo