Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.8

Key Differences

  • Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE has a better min focus distance (19 cm vs 80 cm).
  • Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE has a better weight (213g (7.5 oz) vs 371g (13.1 oz)).
  • Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE has a better length (69.7mm vs 82mm).
  • Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE has a better max magnification (0.24x vs 0.13x).
Product
Samyang AF 24mm f/1.8 FE
Samyang
$599
Optical Design
Focal Length24mm85mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements109
Optical Groups88
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View29° – 29°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMDDSSM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance19 cm80 cm
Max Magnification0.24x0.13x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$599$599
Filter Size58mm67mm
Diameter72.2mm78mm
Length69.7mm82mm
Weight213g (7.5 oz)371g (13.1 oz)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo