Samyang AF 16mm F2.8 P FE vs Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G
Key differences
- —The AF 16mm F2.8 P FE is 97g lighter (207g vs 304g).
- —The FE 16mm F1.8 G is faster: f/1.8 vs f/2.8 (≈1.3 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 16mm F2.8 P FE cost $351 less ($449 vs $800).
- —For close-ups the AF 16mm F2.8 P FE reaches 0.33× vs 0.30×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 16mm
- 16mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F1.8◆
- Weight
- 207g◆
- 304g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 69.8 × 70.5mm
- 73.8 × 75.0mm
- Volume
- 270 cm³◆
- 321 cm³
- Density
- 0.77 g/cm³
- 0.95 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.12m◆
- 0.13m
- Max magnification
- 0.33×◆
- 0.30×
- Elements / groups
- 8 / 7
- 15 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Linear STM
- XD Linear Motor (x2)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $449◆
- $800
- Sharpness
- 7.8
- 8.6◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.0
- 7.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.8
- 9.0◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.6
- 8.2◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.6
- 8.6◆
- Value / Size
- 8.5
- 8.5
Performance overlay
- AF 16mm F2.8 P FE
- FE 16mm F1.8 G
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