Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
When comparing Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E) and Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM which weighs 445 g, compared to the loser Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) which weighs 509 g.
Winner: Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E):
| Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM | Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Weight | 445 g | 509 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 24 mm | 85 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 24 cm | Missing |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 67 | Missing |
| Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |