Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE vs Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary
Key differences
- —The AF 45mm F1.8 FE is 73g lighter (162g vs 235g).
- —The AF 45mm F1.8 FE is faster: f/1.8 vs f/2.8 (≈1.3 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 45mm F1.8 FE cost $150 less ($399 vs $549).
- —For close-ups the 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary reaches 0.25× vs 0.12×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 45mm
- 45mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8◆
- F2.8
- Weight
- 162g◆
- 235g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 61.8 × 56.1mm
- 64.0 × 48.2mm
- Volume
- 168 cm³
- 155 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.96 g/cm³
- 1.52 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀49mm
- ⌀55mm
- Min focus
- 0.45m
- 0.24m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.12×
- 0.25×◆
- Elements / groups
- 7 / 6
- 8 / 7
- Aperture blades
- 9◆
- 7
- Focus drive
- Linear STM
- Stepping Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- —
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes
- Released
- 2019
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $399◆
- $549
- Sharpness
- 7.9◆
- 7.6
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.5
- 8.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.3
- 7.6◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.4
- 7.6◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.0
- 8.9◆
- Value / Size
- 8.3◆
- 8.0
Performance overlay
- AF 45mm F1.8 FE
- 45mm F2.8 DG | Contemporary
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