Lens Comparison
Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
Key Differences
- Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/5).
- Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II has a better min focus distance (40 cm vs 120 cm).
- Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II has a better weight (419g (14.8 oz) vs 1140g (2.51 lb)).
- Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II has a better length (73.3mm vs 196.6mm).
- Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary has a better max magnification (0.24x vs 0.15x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 50mm | 100-400mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 11 | − |
| Optical Groups | 9 | − |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 | f/5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | HLA |
| Focus Limiter | No | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 40 cm | 120 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.24x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $699 | $759 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 72.2mm | 86mm |
| Length | 73.3mm | 196.6mm |
| Weight | 419g (14.8 oz) | 1140g (2.51 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
