Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE vs Sony FE 35mm F1.8
Samyang 35mm f/1.8 is 70 g lighter. Sony 35mm f/1.8 focuses 7 cm closer.
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 FE 35mm F1.8 is a 35mm f/1.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE 
Sony FE 35mm F1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE better than the Sony FE 35mm F1.8?
- 70 g lighter (210 g vs 280 g)
- 10 mm shorter (63.5 mm vs 73 mm long)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2019)
Why is the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 better than the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE?
- Focuses 7 cm closer (0.22 m vs 0.29 m)
- Higher maximum magnification (0.24x vs 0.17x)
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 58 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is 70 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is 70 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE | Sony FE 35mm F1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 210 g (7.4 oz) ◆ | 280 g (0.62 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 65 mm (diameter) x 63.5 mm (length) | 66 mm (diameter) x 73 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.29 m (11.4 in) | 0.22 m (8.7 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.17x | 0.24x ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 8 groups | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 55 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Sony
- 63.5 × 65 mm
- 73 × 66 mm
The Sony FE 35mm F1.8 is 9 mm longer and 70 g heavier than the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE
Sony FE 35mm F1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE or the Sony FE 35mm F1.8?
- The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE weighs 210 g, 70 g less than the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 (280 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE or the Sony FE 35mm F1.8?
- The Sony FE 35mm F1.8 focuses down to 0.22 m, against 0.29 m for the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE.
- Do the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE and the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE or the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is 70 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE or the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 better for travel?
- For travel, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is 70 g lighter to carry.
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