Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE vs TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED
Samyang 75mm f/1.8 is 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture. TTartisan 75mm f/2 is 3 mm shorter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE is a 75mm f/1.8 prime, and the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED is a 75mm f/2 prime. On paper the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE 
TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE better than the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED?
- 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- 110 g lighter (230 g vs 340 g)
- Focuses 6 cm closer (0.69 m vs 0.75 m)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 62 mm)
Why is the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED better than the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE?
- 3 mm shorter (66 mm vs 69 mm long)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2020)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE | TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 75mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 ◆ | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Short telephoto prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 230 g (8.11 oz) ◆ | 340 g (12.00 oz) |
| Dimensions | 65 mm (diameter) x 69 mm (length) | 80 x 66 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.69 m (2.26 ft) ◆ | 0.75 m (29.53 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.13x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 9 groups (3 Extra Low Dispersion, 2 High Refractive Index) | 10 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm ◆ | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, L-Mount |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Price | — | $199 launch price |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · TTartisan
- 69 × 65 mm
- 66 × 80 mm
The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE is 3 mm longer and 110 g lighter than the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE
TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE or the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED?
- The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE opens to f/1.8, against f/2 on the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED, 0.3 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE or the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED?
- The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE weighs 230 g, 110 g less than the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED (340 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE or the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED?
- The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE focuses down to 0.69 m, against 0.75 m for the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED.
- Do the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE or the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.
- Is the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE or the TTartisan AF 75 mm f/2 ED better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.
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