Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE vs Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6

Key Differences

  • Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE has a better min focus distance (18 cm vs 30 cm).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better length (45mm vs 64.5mm).
  • Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE has a better price (msrp) ($349 vs $499).
  • Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better weight (167g (5.9 oz) vs 225g (7.9 oz)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length16mm28-60mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements109
Optical Groups87
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance18 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.18x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$349$499
Filter Size77mm40mm
Diameter75.5mm66.6mm
Length64.5mm45mm
Weight225g (7.9 oz)167g (5.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo