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Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 vs Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro

Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 if

  • Our notes say it suits: Street, everyday, video

Pick the Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro if

  • You shoot video: STM autofocus is smooth and quiet (the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 uses Linear STM)

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 and the Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro
Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro
Brand
Samyang
Meike
Weight
210 g
not listed
Length
63.5 mm
not listed
Diameter
65 mm
not listed
Filter thread
58 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.29 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.17×
not listed
Aperture blades
9
not listed
Optical design
10 elements / 8 groups
not listed
Autofocus motor
Linear STM
STM
Weather sealing
Yes
not listed
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
35mm both
Max aperture
f/1.8 both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8

An autofocus 35mm f/1.8 prime for Sony full-frame mirrorless.

Pros

  • Autofocus
  • Compact
  • f/1.8

Cons

  • Third-party autofocus
  • Plain build

Our notes

Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro

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