Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE vs Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75 mm f/1.8
Samyang 75mm f/1.8 focuses 1 cm closer. Voigtlander 75mm f/1.8 has a physical aperture ring.
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 Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75 mm f/1.8 is a 75mm f/1.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 2 advantages each.
Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE 
Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75 mm f/1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE better than the Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75 mm f/1.8?
- Focuses 1 cm closer (0.69 m vs 0.7 m)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 62 mm)
Why is the Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75 mm f/1.8 better than the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE?
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Newer design (2025 vs 2020)
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE | Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75 mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 75mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/11 |
| Lens type | Short telephoto prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 230 g (8.11 oz) | — |
| Dimensions | 65 mm (diameter) x 69 mm (length) | — |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.69 m (2.26 ft) ◆ | 0.7 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.13x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 9 groups (3 Extra Low Dispersion, 2 High Refractive Index) | 6 elements / 3 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm ◆ | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE
Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75 mm f/1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE or the Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75 mm f/1.8?
- The Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE focuses down to 0.69 m, against 0.7 m for the Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75 mm f/1.8.
- Do the Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE and the Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75 mm f/1.8 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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