Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 FE vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.8

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better price (msrp) ($249 vs $399).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better min focus distance (45 cm vs 70 cm).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better length (59.5mm vs 78mm).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better weight (186g (6.6 oz) vs 232g (8.2 oz)).
  • Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 has a better max magnification (0.14x vs 0.1x).
Product
Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 FE
Samyang
$399
Optical Design
Focal Length75mm50mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements96
Optical Groups75
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View47° – 47°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSTMSTM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance70 cm45 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.14x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$399$249
Filter Size67mm49mm
Diameter72.2mm68.6mm
Length78mm59.5mm
Weight232g (8.2 oz)186g (6.6 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo