Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE vs Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G

Key Differences

  • Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
  • Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G has a better length (45mm vs 69.7mm).
  • Sony FE 24mm f/2.8 G has a better weight (162g (5.7 oz) vs 213g (7.5 oz)).
  • Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE has a better min focus distance (19 cm vs 24 cm).
  • Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE has a better max magnification (0.24x vs 0.23x).
Product
Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE
Samyang
$599
Optical Design
Focal Length24mm24mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements109
Optical Groups88
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMXD Linear
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance19 cm24 cm
Max Magnification0.24x0.23x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$599$599
Filter Size58mm49mm
Diameter72.2mm68mm
Length69.7mm45mm
Weight213g (7.5 oz)162g (5.7 oz)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo