Carl Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4 vs Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Carl Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes and travel, street, light kits
Spec differences
13 differences| Carl Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4 | Samyang AF 18mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Carl Zeiss
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/2.8
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
145 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
60.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
63.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.25 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.09×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
9 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear STM
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
No
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 18mm both
Our notes
Carl Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4
The Carl Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 18mm at f/4 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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
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