Samyang AF 14-24mm F2.8 FEvsSony FE 16mm F1.8 G
AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE
14-24mm / F2.8
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FE 16mm F1.8 G
16mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 14-24mm in a single lens
When the FE 16mm F1.8 G suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight141g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE99.5mm long × 84mm diameter
- FE 16mm F1.8 G75mm long × 73.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE | Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 14mm | 16mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 24mm | 16mm | +8mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.8 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 18cm | 15cm | +0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.17× | 0.25× | −0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 445g | 304g | +141g |
| Length | 99.5mm | 75mm | +24.5mm |
| Diameter | 84mm | 73.8mm | +10.2mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE relative to FE 16mm F1.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE
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FE 16mm F1.8 G
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