7Artisans AF 85mm F1.8 vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE
Key differences
- —The AF 85mm F1.8 is 130g lighter (438g vs 568g).
- —The AF 85mm F1.4 FE is faster: f/1.4 vs f/1.8 (≈0.7 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 85mm F1.8 cost $400 less ($299 vs $699).
- —For close-ups the AF 85mm F1.8 reaches 0.13× vs 0.11×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 85mm
- 85mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.4◆
- Weight
- 438g◆
- 568g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 72.0 × 96.0mm
- 88.0 × 99.5mm
- Volume
- 391 cm³◆
- 605 cm³
- Density
- 1.12 g/cm³
- 0.94 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.80m◆
- 0.90m
- Max magnification
- 0.13×◆
- 0.11×
- Elements / groups
- 10 / 7
- 11 / 8
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- STM
- DLSM (Dual Linear Sonic Motor)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $299◆
- $699
- Sharpness
- 8.2◆
- 8.1
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.3
- 8.5◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.0◆
- 6.8
- Flare Resistance
- 7.2
- 7.5◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.6
- 8.1◆
- Value / Size
- 8.8◆
- 8.4
Performance overlay
- AF 85mm F1.8
- AF 85mm F1.4 FE
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.