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Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 — Prime/zoom
Samyang

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

Prime/zoom

88
/ 100
From $1,799
VS
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II wins by 6
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Prime/Zoom

94
/ 100
From $1,798
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lands at 88 and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II at 94. That puts Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 if…

  • ✓Proven optical formula
  • ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • ✓Strong resale

Pick Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 88
vs
94 Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Score breakdown

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
88
sharpness 88
af 84
build 90
value 86
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
94
sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 versus Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II — full spec comparison
Spec Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

Pros
  • +Proven optical formula
  • +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • +Strong resale
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Older AF motor on some
  • −Heavier than modern counterparts

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

Which is better, Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II? +

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 worth the price? +

At $1,799, Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in build.

Is Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II worth the price? +

At $1,798, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.

Does Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.