Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
When comparing Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E) and Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA which weighs 281 g, compared to the loser Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) which weighs 509 g.
Winner: Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA
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 Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E):
| Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA | Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) | |
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| Brand | Zeiss | Samyang |
| Weight | 281 g | 509 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 55 mm | 85 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 50 cm | Missing |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 49 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |