Lens Comparison
Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II vs Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE
Key Differences
- Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II has a better min focus distance (40 cm vs 85 cm).
- Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE has a better price (msrp) ($399 vs $699).
- Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II has a better length (73.3mm vs 95mm).
- Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.8).
- Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 50mm | 85mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 11 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | STM |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 40 cm | 85 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.1x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $699 | $399 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 72.2mm | 75.5mm |
| Length | 73.3mm | 95mm |
| Weight | 419g (14.8 oz) | 490g (1.08 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
