Sony E 16mm F2.8 vs Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 16mm F2.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 140 g lighter (67 g vs 207 g)
- You want a compact lens: 22.5 mm vs 70.5 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Street, casual wide, travel
Pick the Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.24 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.33× vs 0.08× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Sony E 16mm F2.8 is made for APS-C
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony E 16mm F2.8 | Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Weight |
67 g
lighter
|
207 g
|
| Length |
22.5 mm
shorter
|
70.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
62 mm
slimmer
|
69.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.24 m
|
0.12 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.08×
|
0.33×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
8 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2010
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 16mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony E 16mm F2.8
A pancake wide-angle prime for APS-C E-mount with an f/2.8 aperture, weighing about 67 g. It gives roughly a 24mm equivalent view.
Pros
- Pancake size
- Wide view
- Very light at about 67 g
Cons
- Wide-angle distortion
- Softer corners at f/2.8
Our notes
Samyang AF 16mm f/2.8 P
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