Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE vs Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
Key differences
- —The FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM is 141g lighter (886g vs 1027g).
- —At launch the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE cost $1,101 less ($1,099 vs $2,200).
- —For close-ups the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE reaches 0.27× vs 0.24×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 24–70mm
- 24–70mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 1,027g
- 886g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 88.0 × 128.5mm
- 87.6 × 136.0mm
- Volume
- 782 cm³◆
- 820 cm³
- Density
- 1.31 g/cm³
- 1.08 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.35m◆
- 0.38m
- Max magnification
- 0.27×◆
- 0.24×
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 14
- 18 / 13
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Linear STM
- DDSSM
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2021
- 2016
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,099◆
- $2,200
- Sharpness
- 7.4
- 8.6◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8
- 8.0◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.6
- 8.3◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.4
- 8.2◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 8.8◆
- Value / Size
- 8.0◆
- 7.6
Performance overlay
- AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
- FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.