Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE vs Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6

Key Differences

  • Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $499).
  • Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better length (45mm vs 61.8mm).
  • Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE has a better weight (128g (4.5 oz) vs 167g (5.9 oz)).
  • Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 30 cm).
Product
Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 FE
Samyang
$299
Optical Design
Focal Length18mm28-60mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements129
Optical Groups87
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesNo
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 Distance25 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$299$499
Filter Size77mm40mm
Diameter72.2mm66.6mm
Length61.8mm45mm
Weight128g (4.5 oz)167g (5.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo