Samyang AF 16mm F2.8 P FEvsSony FE 12-24mm F4 G
AF 16mm F2.8 P FE
16mm / F2.8
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FE 12-24mm F4 G
12-24mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the AF 16mm F2.8 P FE suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 12-24mm F4 G suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-24mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- FE 12-24mm F4 G117.4mm long × 87mm diameter
AF 16mm F2.8 P FE left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 16mm F2.8 P FE | Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 12mm | +4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 16mm | 24mm | −8mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | — | 28cm | No data |
| Max magnification | — | 0.14× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | — | 565g | No data |
| Length | — | 117.4mm | No data |
| Diameter | — | 87mm | No data |
| Released | 2025 | 2017 | +8year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 16mm F2.8 P FE relative to FE 12-24mm F4 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 16mm F2.8 P FE
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FE 12-24mm F4 G
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AF 16mm F2.8 P FE in detailFE 12-24mm F4 G in detailAll E-mount lenses