Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens § 03 Head to head
Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens vs Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM
Mitakon 85mm f/2.8 focuses 50 cm closer. Sony 85mm f/2.8 is 575 g lighter.
The Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens is an 85mm f/2.8 prime, and the Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM is an 85mm f/2.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens 
Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens better than the Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM?
- Focuses 50 cm closer (0.1 m vs 0.6 m)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Newer design (2019 vs 2010)
Why is the Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM better than the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens?
- 575 g lighter (175 g vs 750 g)
- 70 mm shorter (52 mm vs 122 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 58 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.1 m.
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM has the edge: it is 575 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens | Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 750 g (26.46 oz) | 175 g (6.17 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 67 x 122 mm | 70 x 52 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.10 m (3.94 inches) ◆ | 0.6 m (23.62 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 8 groups | 5 elements / 4 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 55 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Pentax K, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M | Sony A |
| Released | 2019 | 2010 |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · Sony
- 122 × 67 mm
- 52 × 70 mm
The Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens is 70 mm longer and 575 g heavier than the Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM.
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Sample frames
Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens or the Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM?
- The Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM weighs 175 g, 575 g less than the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens (750 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens or the Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM?
- The Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens focuses down to 0.1 m, against 0.6 m for the Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM.
- Do the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens and the Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens or the Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.1 m.
- Is the Mitakon 85 mm f/2.8 1-5X Super Macro Lens or the Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM has the edge: it is 575 g lighter to carry.
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