Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FEvsSamyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE II
AF 50mm F1.4 FE
50mm / F1.4
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AF 50mm F1.4 FE II
50mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the AF 50mm F1.4 FE suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the AF 50mm F1.4 FE II suits you better
- Weight165g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 40cm
- 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
- AF 50mm F1.4 FE97.7mm long × 73.5mm diameter
- AF 50mm F1.4 FE II88.9mm long × 80.1mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE | Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F1.4 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F1.4 | — |
| Min aperture | F16 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 40cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.15× | — |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 585g | 420g | +165g |
| Length | 97.7mm | 88.9mm | +8.8mm |
| Diameter | 73.5mm | 80.1mm | −6.6mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 72mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2023 | −7year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 50mm F1.4 FE relative to AF 50mm F1.4 FE II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 50mm F1.4 FE
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AF 50mm F1.4 FE II
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