Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE vs Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better weight (167g (5.9 oz) vs 490g (1.08 lb)).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4).
  • Sony FE 28-60mm f/4-5.6 has a better length (45mm vs 95mm).
  • Samyang AF 85mm f/1.8 P FE has a better price (msrp) ($399 vs $499).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length85mm28-60mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements99
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 Distance85 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.16x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$399$499
Filter Size67mm40mm
Diameter75.5mm66.6mm
Length95mm45mm
Weight490g (1.08 lb)167g (5.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo