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Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II — Prime/Zoom
Samyang

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II

Prime/Zoom

88
/ 100
From $999
VS
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM wins by 2
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Prime/Zoom

90
/ 100
From $2,198
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II lands at 88 and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM at 90. That puts Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)

Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Compared on the build sub-score

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM leads on build (94 vs 88).

Sharpness

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM leads on sharpness (90 vs 88).

Autofocus

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM leads on af (89 vs 86).

Value for money

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II more score per dollar ($999 vs $2,198).

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II 88
vs
90 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Score breakdown

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II
88
sharpness 88
af 86
build 88
value 85
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
90
sharpness 90
af 89
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II versus Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM — full spec comparison
Spec Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

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

FAQ: Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Which is better, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM? +

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II worth the price? +

At $999, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sharpness.

Is Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM worth the price? +

At $2,198, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in build.

Does Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM 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.

Which is better for build, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM? +

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM — leads on build (94 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for sharpness, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM? +

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM — leads on sharpness (90 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.