Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 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 16-35mm F2.8 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 FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM which weighs 680 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 16-35mm F2.8 GM and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E):
| Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Weight | 680 g | 509 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 16 - 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 28 cm | Missing |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 82 | Missing |
| Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |