Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC § 03 Head to head
Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC vs Sony 50 mm f/1.4
Samyang 50mm f/1.4 has a more aperture blades. Sony 50mm f/1.4 is 355 g lighter.
The Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC is a 50mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sony 50 mm f/1.4 is a 50mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Sony 50 mm f/1.4 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC 
Sony 50 mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC better than the Sony 50 mm f/1.4?
- More aperture blades (8 vs 7)
- Newer design (2015 vs 2006)
Why is the Sony 50 mm f/1.4 better than the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC?
- 355 g lighter (220 g vs 575 g)
- 39 mm shorter (43 mm vs 81.6 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 77 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sony 50 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 355 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC | Sony 50 mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Standard prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 575 g (1.27 lbs) | 220 g (7.76 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 73.5 mm (diameter) x 81.6 mm (length) | 65.5 x 43 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.45 m (17.72 in) | 0.45 m (17.72 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.17x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 8 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 6 groups | 7 elements in 6 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | 55 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A, Sony E | Sony A |
| Released | 2015 | 2006 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Sony
- 81.6 × 73.5 mm
- 43 × 65.5 mm
The Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC is 39 mm longer and 355 g heavier than the Sony 50 mm f/1.4.
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Sample frames
Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC
Sony 50 mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC or the Sony 50 mm f/1.4?
- The Sony 50 mm f/1.4 weighs 220 g, 355 g less than the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC (575 g).
- Is the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC or the Sony 50 mm f/1.4 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sony 50 mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 355 g lighter to carry.
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