Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
When comparing Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E) and Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G, 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 C 16–35mm T3.1 G which weighs 1390 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 C 16–35mm T3.1 G and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E):
| Sony FE C 16–35mm T3.1 G | Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Weight | 1390 g | 509 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 16 - 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 3.1 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 28 cm | Missing |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 114 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |