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Compare Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 MK2 vs Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM

Construction

Aperture Blades
9 blades
7 blades, Circular blades
Colors
Black
Black
Form Factor
Short Telephoto Prime Lens
Normal Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Physical aperture ring, Distance scale, DoF scale
Lens Mount
Canon EF-mount, Canon EF-M-mount, Fujifilm X-mount, Micro Four Thirds-mount, Nikon F-mount, Sony E-mount
Canon EF-mount
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
9 elements
6 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
7 groups
5 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 hybrid ASP element + UMC coating groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
72 mm / 2.83 in
49 mm / 1.93 in
Size | Diameter
78 mm / 3.07 in
69 mm / 2.72 in
Size | Length
75 mm / 2.95 in
39 mm / 1.54 in
Weight
548 g / 19.36 oz
159 g / 5.62 oz

Function

Angle Of View
28.6° Diagonal | 23.9° Horizontal | 16.1° Vertical
46.8° Diagonal | 39.6° Horizontal | 27.0° Vertical
Aperture
f/1.4 ~ f/22
f/1.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
No
Yes
Focal Length
85 mm
50 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
No
Weather Resistance
Yes
No

Performance

Max Magnification
0.09x
0.21x
Min Focus Distance
1100 mm / 43.31 in
350 mm / 13.78 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood included
Lens Hood: ES-68 (sold separately)
Debut
2020-05-25
2015-05-11
Made In
Korea

Reviews

Neofiliac score
83%
71%
Pros
  • Improved image quality
  • Bright maximum aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Very good color rendition
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Rather compelling image quality
  • Great price
Cons
  • Low maximum magnification
  • Bokeh not the best
  • Lens hood not included
  • Lacks weather sealing

Price

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