Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
When comparing Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E) and Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM, 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 35mm f/1.4 GM which weighs 524 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 35mm f/1.4 GM and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E):
| Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM | Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Weight | 524 g | 509 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 27 cm | Missing |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |