Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 vs Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and travel, street, light kits
Pick the Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
13 differences| Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 | Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Zeiss
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
f/3.5
|
| Weight |
145 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
60.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
63.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.09×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 8 groups
|
not listed
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| Autofocus motor |
Linear STM
|
not listed
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| Image stabilization |
No
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 18mm both
Our notes
Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8
A compact autofocus wide-angle for Sony full-frame E-mount with a Linear STM motor. It takes 58mm filters and focuses as close as 0.25 m.
Pros
- Autofocus on E-mount
- Compact
- 58mm filters
- Full-frame coverage
Cons
- f/2.8 is not fast
- Not weather sealed
- No stabilization
Our notes
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE
This 18mm f/3.5 wide-angle prime lens from Zeiss fits Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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