Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X vs Sirui 75 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x
Samyang 75mm f/1.8 is 555 g lighter. Sirui 75mm f/1.8 has a more aperture blades.
The Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X is a 75mm f/1.8 prime, and the Sirui 75 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x is a 75mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X 
Sirui 75 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X better than the Sirui 75 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x?
- 555 g lighter (270 g vs 825 g)
- 69 mm shorter (65 mm vs 134.1 mm long)
- Focuses 60 cm closer (0.6 m vs 1.2 m)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 67 mm)
- $400 cheaper ($499 launch price vs $899 list price)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2021)
Why is the Sirui 75 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x better than the Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X?
- More aperture blades (13 vs 9)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X has the edge: it is 555 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X | Sirui 75 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 75mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 270 g (0.595 lbs) ◆ | 825 g (29.1 oz) |
| Dimensions | 67 x 65 mm | 71.1 x 134.1 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.60 m (23.62 inches) ◆ | 1.2 m (3.94 feet) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 13 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 9 groups | 16 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Price | $499 launch price ◆ | $899 list price |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Sirui
- 65 × 67 mm
- 134.1 × 71.1 mm
The Sirui 75 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x is 69 mm longer and 555 g heavier than the Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X or the Sirui 75 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x?
- The Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X weighs 270 g, 555 g less than the Sirui 75 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x (825 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X or the Sirui 75 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x?
- The Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X focuses down to 0.6 m, against 1.2 m for the Sirui 75 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x.
- Do the Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X and the Sirui 75 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X or the Sirui 75 mm f/1.8 Anamorphic 1.33x better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Samyang AF 75 mm f/1.8 X has the edge: it is 555 g lighter to carry.
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