Lens Comparison
Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II vs Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
Key Differences
- Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 has a better min focus distance (22 cm vs 40 cm).
- Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 has a better weight (280g (9.9 oz) vs 419g (14.8 oz)).
- Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/1.8).
- Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 has a better max magnification (0.24x vs 0.15x).
- Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE II has a better price (msrp) ($699 vs $749).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 50mm | 35mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 11 | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| 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 | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 40 cm | 22 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.24x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $699 | $749 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 72.2mm | 73mm |
| Length | 73.3mm | 73.7mm |
| Weight | 419g (14.8 oz) | 280g (9.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
