Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE vs Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD

Key Differences

  • Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/4.5).
  • Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 70 cm).
  • Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE has a better length (99.5mm vs 148.5mm).
  • Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE has a better weight (435g (15.3 oz) vs 620g (1.37 lb)).
  • Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD has a better max magnification (0.29x vs 0.14x).
Product
Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 FE
Samyang
$649
Optical Design
Focal Length35mm50-300mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1118
Optical Groups814
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/4.5
Minimum Aperturef/16f/32
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMVXD
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance30 cm70 cm
Max Magnification0.14x0.29x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$649$699
Filter Size67mm67mm
Diameter78.5mm79.4mm
Length99.5mm148.5mm
Weight435g (15.3 oz)620g (1.37 lb)
Weather SealedNoYes
Tripod CollarNoNo