Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II vs Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA
Both are Sony E mount primes for portrait and low-light — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II | Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA (50mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II (85mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA is first-party (Sony) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE IISee price on Amazon
Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZASee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II and the Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA?
The Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II is 85mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame; the Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA is 50mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Do the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE II and Sony Planar T* FE 50mm f/1.4 ZA fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C).
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