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?
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.
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 |