Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE IIvsSony FE 50mm F2.5 G
AF 50mm F1.4 FE II
50mm / F1.4
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FE 50mm F2.5 G
50mm / F2.5
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Which to choose
When the AF 50mm F1.4 FE II suits you better
- Brightness1.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 50mm F2.5 G suits you better
- Weight246g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 31cm
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 50mm F1.4 FE II88.9mm long × 80.1mm diameter
- FE 50mm F2.5 G45mm long × 68mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE II | Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2.5 | 1.7 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2.5 | 1.7 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 40cm | 31cm | +0.09m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.18× | −0.03x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 420g | 174g | +246g |
| Length | 88.9mm | 45mm | +43.9mm |
| Diameter | 80.1mm | 68mm | +12.1mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 49mm | +23mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 50mm F1.4 FE II relative to FE 50mm F2.5 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
AF 50mm F1.4 FE II
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FE 50mm F2.5 G
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