Samyang 85 mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS vs Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4
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| Compare | Lightest | Fastest Aperture |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | MFT | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait | Portrait |
Price & Availability | ||
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Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 10 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.65 m | 0.8 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 356 g | 1033 g |
| Length | 67.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Diameter | 79.5 mm | 113 mm |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 77 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2018 | 2025 |
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Comparing Samyang 85 mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS (85 mm, f/1.8) and Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 (85 mm, f/1.4).
Samyang 85 mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS is the lightest at 356 g, Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 weighs 1033 g.
Carl Zeiss Otus ML 85 mm f/1.4 offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Samyang 85 mm f/1.8 ED UMC CS can focus closest at 0.65 m minimum focus distance.
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