Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE vs Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6

Key Differences

  • Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4).
  • Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE has a better price (msrp) ($299 vs $499).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better length (45mm vs 73.4mm).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 48 cm).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better max magnification (0.16x vs 0.1x).
Product
Samyang AF 45mm f/1.8 FE
Samyang
$299
Optical Design
Focal Length45mm28-60mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements89
Optical Groups77
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/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 Distance48 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$299$499
Filter Size58mm40mm
Diameter68mm66.6mm
Length73.4mm45mm
Weight162g (5.7 oz)167g (5.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo