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AF 75mm f/1.8
- 75mm
- f/75.0
- Prime
- Min focus 0.69 m
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Quick answer
A compact autofocus 75mm portrait prime for Sony full-frame with an f/1.8 aperture.
Pros
- Compact
- Autofocus
- f/1.8
Cons
- Unusual focal length for some
- Third-party autofocus
Verdict
This is a small portrait option for Sony.
About this lens
This 75mm f/1.8 fast short-telephoto prime lens from Samyang fits Sony E mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 75mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/75.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- Linear STM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.69 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.13x
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8?
- Portraits
- Street
- Video
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 75mm | 27° | 32.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 113mm | 18.2° | 21.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Why 75mm?
75mm sits between 50mm and 85mm, giving a slightly tighter view than a normal lens and suiting portraits.
Does the Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 have autofocus?
Yes. It autofocuses on Sony E-mount bodies, which makes it more convenient than manual-focus alternatives.
Is the Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 full-frame?
Yes. It covers the full 35mm frame on full-frame E-mount bodies, and it also works on APS-C E-mount bodies with a crop.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
