Samyang AF 16mm F2.8 P FEvsSony FE 16mm F1.8 G
AF 16mm F2.8 P FE
16mm / F2.8
—
FE 16mm F1.8 G
16mm / F1.8
—
Which to choose
When the AF 16mm F2.8 P FE suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the FE 16mm F1.8 G suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- 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 16mm F1.8 G75mm long × 73.8mm 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 16mm F1.8 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 16mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 16mm | 16mm | — |
| 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 | — | 15cm | No data |
| Max magnification | — | 0.25× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 11blades | No data |
| Weight | — | 304g | No data |
| Length | — | 75mm | No data |
| Diameter | — | 73.8mm | No data |
| Filter size | — | 67mm | No data |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 | — |
| 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 16mm F1.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
AF 16mm F2.8 P FE
ADLinks to Amazon, MPB, Wex Photo Video, Park Cameras, eBay are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.Links to London Camera Exchange are not affiliate links.Links marked “Search results” go to that retailer’s search page for this lens name.Check price and availability on the retailer’s own site.
FE 16mm F1.8 G
ADLinks to Amazon, MPB, Wex Photo Video, Park Cameras, eBay are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you.Links to London Camera Exchange are not affiliate links.Links marked “Search results” go to that retailer’s search page for this lens name.Check price and availability on the retailer’s own site.
AF 16mm F2.8 P FE in detailFE 16mm F1.8 G in detailAll E-mount lenses