Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF vs Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is 655 g lighter. Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 focuses 10 cm closer.
The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF 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 AF 85mm F1.4 EF comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF 
Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF better than the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4?
- 655 g lighter (485 g vs 1140 g)
- 66 mm shorter (72 mm vs 138 mm long)
- Is weather sealed
- Smaller filter thread (77 mm vs 86 mm)
- Newer design (2018 vs 2014)
Why is the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 better than the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF?
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.8 m vs 0.9 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF has the edge: it is 655 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF | Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Telephoto prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 485 g (1.07 lbs) ◆ | 1140 g (2.51 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 88 mm (diameter) x 72 mm (length) | 101 mm (diameter) x 138 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.9 m (2.95 ft) | 0.8 m (31.5 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.11x | 0.12x ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes ◆ | No |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 7 groups (1 hybrid aspherical element) | 11 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element and 6 anomalous partial dispersion elements) |
| Filter size | 77 mm ◆ | 86 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2018 | 2014 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Zeiss
- 72 × 88 mm
- 138 × 101 mm
The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 is 66 mm longer and 655 g heavier than the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF
Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF or the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4?
- The Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF weighs 485 g, 655 g less than the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 (1140 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF or the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4?
- The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.8 m, against 0.9 m for the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF.
- Do the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF and the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF or the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 EF has the edge: it is 655 g lighter to carry.
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