Samyang AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE vs Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
Key differences
- —The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is 36g lighter (409g vs 445g).
- —At launch the AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE cost $1 less ($1,199 vs $1,200).
- —For close-ups the AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE reaches 0.26× vs 0.23×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 14–24mm
- 16–25mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 445g
- 409g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 84.0 × 88.8mm
- 74.8 × 91.4mm
- Volume
- 492 cm³
- 402 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.90 g/cm³
- 1.02 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.18m
- 0.17m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.26×◆
- 0.23×
- Elements / groups
- 15 / 11
- 16 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Linear STM
- Linear Motor (x2)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,199◆
- $1,200
- Sharpness
- 8.1
- 8.9◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.0
- 7.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.0
- 9.0◆
- Flare Resistance
- 6.9
- 8.4◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2
- 8.5◆
- Value / Size
- 8.7◆
- 8.4
Performance overlay
- AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE
- FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.