Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE vs Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS
Samyang 35mm f/1.8 focuses 1 cm closer. Sony 35mm f/1.8 is 55 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE is a 35mm f/1.8 prime, and the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS is a 35mm f/1.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 4 advantages each.
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE 
Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE better than the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS?
- Focuses 1 cm closer (0.29 m vs 0.3 m)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2012)
Why is the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS better than the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE?
- 55 g lighter (155 g vs 210 g)
- 19 mm shorter (45 mm vs 63.5 mm long)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 58 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS has the edge: it is 55 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS has the edge: it is 55 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS has the edge: it has optical image stabilization.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE | Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 210 g (7.4 oz) | 155 g (5.47 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 65 mm (diameter) x 63.5 mm (length) | 62.2 x 45 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.29 m (11.4 in) ◆ | 0.30 m (11.81 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.17x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes ◆ |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 8 groups | 8 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 49 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Released | 2020 | 2012 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Sony
- 63.5 × 65 mm
- 45 × 62.2 mm
The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE is 19 mm longer and 55 g heavier than the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE
Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE or the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS?
- The Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS weighs 155 g, 55 g less than the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE (210 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE or the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS?
- The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE focuses down to 0.29 m, against 0.3 m for the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS.
- Do the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE and the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS have image stabilization?
- Only the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE or the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS has the edge: it is 55 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE or the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS better for travel?
- For travel, the Sony E 35 mm f/1.8 OSS has the edge: it is 55 g lighter to carry.
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