Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

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

Sony · 2016

FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

f/2.8886 g

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Samyang

AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

f/2Linear motor

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Pick the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM if

You want a wider view: 24mm vs 35mm at the wide end
Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portrait and lifestyle work, general professional use

Pick the Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 if

You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
You need more reach: 150mm vs 70mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.33 m vs 0.38 m

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM and the Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
	Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM	Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
Brand	Sony	Samyang
Focal length	24-70mm	35-150mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2 1 stop faster
Weight	886 g	not listed
Length	136 mm shorter	157.4 mm
Diameter	87.6 mm slimmer	92.8 mm
Min focus distance	0.38 m	0.33 m closer
Max magnification	0.24×	not listed
Optical design	not listed	21 elements / 18 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Linear motor
Weather sealing	not listed	Yes
Released	2016	not listed

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Filter thread: 82 mm both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Sony's G Master standard zoom for full-frame E-mount, covering 24-70mm at a constant f/2.8. It has a dust and moisture resistant design and no built-in stabilization.