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Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L (L-Mount) vs Sigma 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)

Key differences

  • —The 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount) is 801g lighter (405g vs 1206g).
  • —For close-ups the AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L (L-Mount) reaches 0.18× vs 0.15×.

Which to choose

  • AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The widest view: starts at 35mm
    • +The longest reach: up to 150mm
    • +Weather sealing
  • 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The lightest option: 405g, 801g less than the next
    • +A physical aperture ring
    • +The sharpest results in reviews
    • +The fastest autofocus in reviews

Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.

Samyang/Rokinon
AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L (L-Mount)
Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L (L-Mount)
AF
Sigma
65mm F2 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)
Sigma 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)
16842CONTEMPORARY
Mount
L-Mount (FF)
L-Mount (FF)
Focal length
35–150mm
65mm
Max aperture
F2–2.8
F2
Weight
1,206g
405g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
92.8 × 155.4mm
72.0 × 74.7mm
Volume
1051 cm³
304 cm³◆
Density
1.15 g/cm³
1.33 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀82mm
⌀62mm
Min focus
0.32m◆
0.55m
Max magnification
0.18×◆
0.15×
Elements / groups
21 / 18
12 / 9
Aperture blades
9
9
Focus drive
Linear STM
Stepping Motor
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
Yes
—
Aperture ring
—
Yes
Released
2024
2020
MSRP (USD)
$1,499
Unconfirmed
Sharpness
8.3
9.3◆
Bokeh Rendering
8.3
8.4◆
Autofocus Speed
7.4
8.2◆
Flare Resistance
7.3
8.5◆
Build / Sealing
8.2
9.1◆
Value / Size
8.3◆
8.0
SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE

Performance overlay

  • AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 L (L-Mount)
  • 65mm F2 DG | Contemporary (L-Mount)

◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.