Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
When comparing Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E) and Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) which weighs 509 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II which weighs 1045 g.
Winner: Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
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 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E):
| Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II | Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Weight | 1045 g | 509 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 70 - 200 mm | 85 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 40 cm | Missing |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 77 | Missing |
| Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Missing |