Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 vs Meike AF 35mm f/2
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- Our notes say it suits: Street, everyday, video
Pick the Meike AF 35mm f/2 if
- You shoot video: STM autofocus is smooth and quiet (the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 uses Linear STM)
Spec differences
12 differences| Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 | Meike AF 35mm f/2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Meike
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2
|
| 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
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm 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/2
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⅓ stop faster vs quieter AF
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS vs Meike AF 35mm f/2
⅓ stop faster vs covers full frame
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⅔ stop faster vs 314 g lighter
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870 g lighter vs 1⅓ stops faster