Carl Zeiss E 21mm F2.8 vs Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Carl Zeiss E 21mm F2.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
Spec differences
11 differences| Carl Zeiss E 21mm F2.8 | Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Carl Zeiss
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
275 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
67.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
64.3 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.28 m
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
8 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
No
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 21mm both
Our notes
Carl Zeiss E 21mm F2.8
Carl Zeiss E 21mm F2.8: a wide-angle prime lens with a 21mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS
A 21mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Samyang 21mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC CS is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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