Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF § 03 Head to head
Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF vs Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is 600 g lighter. Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 has a more aperture blades.
The Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF is an 85mm f/1.4 prime, and the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 is an 85mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF 
Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF better than the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4?
- 600 g lighter (540 g vs 1140 g)
- 63 mm shorter (74.7 mm vs 138 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (72 mm vs 86 mm)
Why is the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 better than the Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF?
- More aperture blades (9 vs 8)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF has the edge: it is 600 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF | Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 540 g (19.05 oz) ◆ | 1140 g (2.51 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 78 x 74.7 mm | 101 mm (diameter) x 138 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | — | 0.8 m (31.5 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.12x |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 8 | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 7 groups | 11 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element and 6 anomalous partial dispersion elements) |
| Filter size | 72 mm ◆ | 86 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | — | 2014 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Zeiss
- 74.7 × 78 mm
- 138 × 101 mm
The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 is 63 mm longer and 600 g heavier than the Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF.
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Sample frames
Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF or the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4?
- The Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF weighs 540 g, 600 g less than the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 (1140 g).
- Is the Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF or the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Samyang 85 mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF has the edge: it is 600 g lighter to carry.
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