Product Comparison: Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE vs Sony FE 50mm F1.8
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General Specifications
Brand
Samyang
Sony
Model
AF 45mm F1.8 FE
FE 50mm F1.8
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
With less distortion than 35mm lenses and a wider angle than 50mm, the AF 45mm F1.8 FE opens up a range of photographic styles and themes. This lens will deliver the high contrast and dimensionality typical of specialised lenses while retaining spectacular resolution thanks to an outstanding optical design.
A large-aperture 50mm prime lens is a must-have for serious full-frame camera users. The optical design is state-of-the-art for high image quality, and the large F1.8 maximum aperture can produce gorgeous background bokeh. On APS-C format E-mount bodies it provides equally high quality.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Sony E
Sony E
Maximum Aperture
1.8 /f
1.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
45 millimeters
50 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
45 millimeters
50 millimeters
Lens Type
Fixed
Fixed
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE Camera Lens
- Small and nice aperture.
- The sharpness is excellent, even at full opening.
- Good sharpness in large openings.
- Focal very versatile. Great lens.
- This lens is compact and light, with a useful focal length.
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Camera Lens
- Wide aperture for a good shallow depth at F/1.8.
- It's a bright lens at F1.8.
- The aperture variability is really great on this lens; ranging from f/1.8 - f/22.
- The aperture allows good night shooting.
- The color, bokeh and sharpness are really good, and 50mm is my favorite focal length for both photos and videos.
Size & Weight
Height
2.4 in.
2.7 in.
Width
2.4 in.
2.7 in.
Depth
2.2 in.
2.33 in.
Weight
5.7 oz.
6.6 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE Camera Lens
- Lightweight and decent build quality.
- Very light, easy to carry.
- The lens is a good weight and well built.
- This is an amazing little walk-around lens, light weight, really sharp at all apertures.
- Lightweight, compact and sharp for the size.
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Camera Lens
- It's lightweight and pretty compact considering f1.8 aperture.
- It's light and compact.
- It is super lightweight and very compact on my Sony a7rii.
- Amazing lens, very compact.
- Great lens for the price, small and compact.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
17.7 in.
17.7 in.
Field Of View
FX 52.31° / DX 35.31°
FX 47° / DX 32°
Zoom Type
Manual
Manual
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE Camera Lens
- The autofocus operation is very quiet and accurate.
- The autofocus is accurate and fast enough.
- Image quality is fine, focus fast.
- The manual focus ring has a very nice resistance.
- Focus speed is entirely acceptable and it's quiet while focussing.
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Camera Lens
- Great in low light, quick autofocus and sharp images.
- Manual focus is nice and smooth.
- Super sharp with my A7R4, fast and accurate with the autofocus.
- Works fine with my A7II. Fairly accurate autofocus.
- The autofocus mechanism is loud.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Sony
Sony
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
7 Elements in 6 Groups
6 Elements in 5 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
7
Filter Diameter
49 millimeters
49 millimeters
Extras
Aspherical Lens, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Stepping motor (STM)
Circular aperture, Compact design, Aspherical Lens
What customers say about "Features"
Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE Camera Lens
- The image quality is outstanding.
- The construction is of a very good quality.
- This lens is very good for the performance.
- Solid build and design. Would highly recommend.
- The lens is truly amazing. High quality build, extremely sharp.
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Camera Lens
- This is an absolutely fantastic lens for the price.
- Versatile for portraits and street photography.
- Image quality is good enough.
- I love the build quality of this lens.
- Well priced, good quality build.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
249.99 $
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