Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE vs Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE

Key Differences

  • Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.8 FE has a better min focus distance (21 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE has a better price (msrp) ($399 vs $999).
  • Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE has a better weight (490g (1.08 lb) vs 795g (1.75 lb)).
  • Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
  • Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE has a better length (95mm vs 127.5mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24-70mm85mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements189
Optical Groups147
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades97
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 SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance21 cm85 cm
Max Magnification0.25x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$399
Filter Size82mm67mm
Diameter88mm75.5mm
Length127.5mm95mm
Weight795g (1.75 lb)490g (1.08 lb)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo