Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FEvsSony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
AF 45mm F1.8 FE
45mm / F1.8
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FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
28-60mm / F4-5.6
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Which to choose
When the AF 45mm F1.8 FE suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-60mm in a single lens
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 45mm F1.8 FE56.4mm long × 62mm diameter
- FE 28-60mm F4-5.645mm long × 66.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE | Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 45mm | 28mm | +17mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 45mm | 60mm | −15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F4 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F5.6 | 3.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 30cm | +0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.11× | 0.16× | −0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 162g | 167g | −5g |
| Length | 56.4mm | 45mm | +11.4mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 66.6mm | −4.6mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 40.5mm | +8.5mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 | −1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 45mm F1.8 FE relative to FE 28-60mm F4-5.6.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 45mm F1.8 FE
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FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
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