Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF vs Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Samyang 85mm F1.4 Top Features
- 85mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 539g.
- Diameter: 78mm
- Length: 75mm
- Min Focus Distance:1m
Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM Top Features
- 85mm Focal Range
- F1.2 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 1025g.
- Diameter: 92mm
- Length: 84mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.95m
- Max Magnification:0.11x
Our Winner: Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF over Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight
539g
vs
1025g
486g lighter
Diameter
78mm
vs
92mm
14mm smaller in diameter
Length
75mm
vs
84mm
9mm shorter
Max Aperture – Wide
1.2
vs
1.4
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.2
vs
1.4
Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades
8
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale
Yes
vs
No
Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Minimum Focus Distance
0.95m
vs
1m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.11x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Samyang 85mm F1.4 vs Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM All Features
General
Samyang 85mm F1.4
Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM
Brand
Samyang
Canon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Telephoto Prime
Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
85mm
85mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Unknown
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F1.4
F1.2
Min Aperture
F22.0
F16.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
No
Diaphragm Blades
unknown
8
Optics
Optical Elements
9
8
Optical Groups
7
7
Special Elements
1 aspherical element
Super Spectra coatings
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
1m
0.95m
Max Magnification
unknown
0.11X
Autofocus
No
Yes
AF Motor Type
None
Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
N/A
Yes
Focus Method
Unknown
Unit
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
No
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
539g
1025g
Diameter
78mm
92mm
Length
75mm
84mm
Materials
Unknown
Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
No
No
Filter Thread
72mm
72mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Unknown
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
ES-79 II
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
Soft Case LP1219
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