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Samyang 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.8 P FE

Key differences

  • —The AF 85mm F1.8 P FE is 298g lighter (272g vs 570g).
  • —The 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC is faster: f/1.4 vs f/1.8 (≈0.7 stops more light).
  • —At launch the 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC cost $150 less ($299 vs $449).
  • —The 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC is manual focus only.
  • —For close-ups the AF 85mm F1.8 P FE reaches 0.12× vs 0.09×.
Samyang/Rokinon
85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC
Samyang 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC
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Samyang/Rokinon
AF 85mm F1.8 P FE
Samyang AF 85mm F1.8 P FE
PRIMA
Mount
Sony E (FE)
Sony E (FE)
Focal length
85mm
85mm
Max aperture
F1.4◆
F1.8
Weight
570g
272g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
78.0 × 100.7mm
69.8 × 71.5mm
Volume
481 cm³
274 cm³◆
Density
1.18 g/cm³
0.99 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀72mm
⌀62mm
Min focus
1.10m
0.80m◆
Max magnification
0.09×
0.12×◆
Elements / groups
9 / 7
9 / 8
Aperture blades
8
9◆
Focus drive
Manual Helicoid
Linear STM
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
—
Yes
Aperture ring
Yes
—
Released
2013
2025
MSRP (USD)
$299◆
$449
Sharpness
7.8
8.2◆
Bokeh Rendering
8.5◆
8.2
Autofocus Speed
MF
7.6
Flare Resistance
7.2
7.6◆
Build / Sealing
7.2
7.4◆
Value / Size
9.0◆
8.6
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Performance overlay

  • 85mm F1.4 AS IF UMC
  • AF 85mm F1.8 P FE

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