7Artisans AF 85mm F1.8 vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II
Key differences
- —The AF 85mm F1.8 is 71g lighter (438g vs 509g).
- —The AF 85mm F1.4 FE II is faster: f/1.4 vs f/1.8 (≈0.7 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 85mm F1.8 cost $300 less ($299 vs $599).
- —For close-ups the AF 85mm F1.8 reaches 0.13× vs 0.12×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 85mm
- 85mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.4◆
- Weight
- 438g◆
- 509g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 72.0 × 96.0mm
- 83.4 × 99.5mm
- Volume
- 391 cm³◆
- 544 cm³
- Density
- 1.12 g/cm³
- 0.94 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀72mm
- Min focus
- 0.80m◆
- 0.85m
- Max magnification
- 0.13×◆
- 0.12×
- Elements / groups
- 10 / 7
- 11 / 8
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- STM
- Linear STM
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2022
- MSRP (USD)
- $299◆
- $599
- Sharpness
- 8.2
- 8.4◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.3
- 8.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.0
- 7.5◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.2
- 7.7◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.6
- 8.3◆
- Value / Size
- 8.8◆
- 8.7
Performance overlay
- AF 85mm F1.8
- AF 85mm F1.4 FE II
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.