Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E vs Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS

Key Differences

  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better length (45mm vs 80.4mm).
  • Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E has a better min focus distance (20 cm vs 30 cm).
  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better weight (155g (5.5 oz) vs 213g (7.5 oz)).
  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2).
  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better max magnification (0.15x vs 0.1x).
Product
Samyang AF 12mm f/2 E
Samyang
$449
Optical Design
Focal Length12mm35mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements108
Optical Groups77
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameAPS-C
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent53-53mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance20 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.15x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$449$449
Filter Size67mm49mm
Diameter71mm63mm
Length80.4mm45mm
Weight213g (7.5 oz)155g (5.5 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo