Lens Comparison
Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Key Differences
- Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 80 cm).
- Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.8).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better length (82mm vs 99.5mm).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better weight (371g (13.1 oz) vs 435g (15.3 oz)).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 has a better price (msrp) ($599 vs $649).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 35mm | 85mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 11 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | 29° – 29° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | DDSSM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 30 cm | 80 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 0.13x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $649 | $599 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 78.5mm | 78mm |
| Length | 99.5mm | 82mm |
| Weight | 435g (15.3 oz) | 371g (13.1 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
