Samyang Xeen 85 mm T1.5 § 03 Head to head
Samyang Xeen 85 mm T1.5 vs Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 is 16 mm shorter. Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 is 105 g lighter.
The Samyang Xeen 85 mm T1.5 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 Xeen 85 mm T1.5 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang Xeen 85 mm T1.5 
Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang Xeen 85 mm T1.5 better than the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4?
- 16 mm shorter (121.7 mm vs 138 mm long)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Newer design (2015 vs 2014)
Why is the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 better than the Samyang Xeen 85 mm T1.5?
- 105 g lighter (1140 g vs 1245 g)
- Focuses 32 cm closer (0.8 m vs 1.12 m)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 105 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang Xeen 85 mm T1.5 | 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 | 1245 g (43.92 oz) | 1140 g (2.51 lbs) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 121.7 x 117.6 mm | 101 mm (diameter) x 138 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1.12 m (44.09 inches) | 0.8 m (31.5 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.12x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 11 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element and 6 anomalous partial dispersion elements) |
| Filter size | — | 86 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, PL | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2015 | 2014 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Zeiss
- 121.7 × 117.6 mm
- 138 × 101 mm
The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 is 16 mm longer and 105 g lighter than the Samyang Xeen 85 mm T1.5.
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Sample frames
Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang Xeen 85 mm T1.5 or the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4?
- The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 weighs 1140 g, 105 g less than the Samyang Xeen 85 mm T1.5 (1245 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang Xeen 85 mm T1.5 or the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4?
- The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.8 m, against 1.12 m for the Samyang Xeen 85 mm T1.5.
- Do the Samyang Xeen 85 mm T1.5 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 Xeen 85 mm T1.5 or the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 105 g lighter to carry.
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