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

Zeiss Sonnar T E 55 mm f1,8 ZA

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Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)

Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)

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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)
Zeiss Sonnar T E 55 mm f1,8 ZASamyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E)

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BrandZeissSamyang
Weight281 g509 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length55 mm85 mm
Largest Aperture1.81.4
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance50 cmMissing
TypePrimePrime
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)49 mmMissing
StabilizationMissingNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?MissingYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Zeiss Sonnar T* E 55 mm f1,8 ZA and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) was last updated on August 14, 2025.