Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE vs Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.8 EVO
Samyang 75mm f/1.8 is 125 g lighter. Viltrox 75mm f/1.8 is weather sealed.
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 Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.8 EVO is a 75mm f/1.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE 
Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.8 EVO 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE better than the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.8 EVO?
- 125 g lighter (230 g vs 355 g)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.69 m vs 0.74 m)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
Why is the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.8 EVO better than the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE?
- Is weather sealed
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Newer design (2026 vs 2020)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is 125 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE | Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.8 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 75mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Short telephoto prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 230 g (8.11 oz) ◆ | 355 g (12.52 oz) |
| Dimensions | 65 mm (diameter) x 69 mm (length) | 78 x 69 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.69 m (2.26 ft) ◆ | 0.74 m (29.13 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.13x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes ◆ |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 9 groups (3 Extra Low Dispersion, 2 High Refractive Index) | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Price | — | $329 list price |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Viltrox
- 69 × 65 mm
- 69 × 78 mm
The Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.8 EVO is 125 g heavier than the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE
Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.8 EVO
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE or the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.8 EVO?
- The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE weighs 230 g, 125 g less than the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.8 EVO (355 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE or the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.8 EVO?
- The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE focuses down to 0.69 m, against 0.74 m for the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.8 EVO.
- Do the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.8 EVO 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 Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.8 EVO better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is 125 g lighter to carry.
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