Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE

Key Differences

  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE has a better price (msrp) ($399 vs $449).
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE has a better weight (464g (1.02 lb) vs 490g (1.08 lb)).
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE has a better length (92mm vs 95mm).
  • Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II FE has a better max magnification (0.12x vs 0.1x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length85mm85mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements911
Optical Groups79
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/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 Distance85 cm85 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$399$449
Filter Size67mm67mm
Diameter75.5mm72mm
Length95mm92mm
Weight490g (1.08 lb)464g (1.02 lb)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo