Lens Comparison
Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE vs Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS
Key Differences
- Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE has a better min focus distance (18 cm vs 30 cm).
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better weight (155g (5.5 oz) vs 225g (7.9 oz)).
- Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better length (45mm vs 64.5mm).
- Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE has a better price (msrp) ($349 vs $449).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 16mm | 35mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 10 | 8 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 53-53mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 18 cm | 30 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.18x | 0.15x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $349 | $449 |
| Filter Size | 77mm | 49mm |
| Diameter | 75.5mm | 63mm |
| Length | 64.5mm | 45mm |
| Weight | 225g (7.9 oz) | 155g (5.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
