Samyang 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE
Key differences
- —At launch the 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC cost $400 less ($299 vs $699).
- —The 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the AF 85mm F1.4 FE reaches 0.11× vs 0.09×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 85mm
- 85mm
- Max aperture
- F1.4
- F1.4
- Weight
- 570g
- 568g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 78.0 × 100.7mm
- 88.0 × 99.5mm
- Volume
- 481 cm³◆
- 605 cm³
- Density
- 1.18 g/cm³
- 0.94 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀72mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 1.10m
- 0.90m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.09×
- 0.11×◆
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 7
- 11 / 8
- Aperture blades
- 8
- 9◆
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- DLSM (Dual Linear Sonic Motor)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- —
- Released
- 2013
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $299◆
- $699
- Sharpness
- 7.8
- 8.1◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.5
- 8.5
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 6.8
- Flare Resistance
- 7.2
- 7.5◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.2
- 8.1◆
- Value / Size
- 9.0◆
- 8.4
Performance overlay
- 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC
- AF 85mm F1.4 FE
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.