Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FEvsTamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
AF 50mm F1.4 FE
50mm / F1.4
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
18-200mm / F3.5-6.3
27-300mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF 50mm F1.4 FE suits you better
- Brightness2.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC suits you better
- Weight125g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-200mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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
- 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC96.7mm long × 68mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE | Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 18mm | +32mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 200mm | −150mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F3.5 | 2.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F6.3 | 4.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 50cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.25× | −0.10x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 585g | 460g | +125g |
| Length | 97.7mm | 96.7mm | +1mm |
| Diameter | 73.5mm | 68mm | +5.5mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 62mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2011 | +5year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 50mm F1.4 FE relative to 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 50mm F1.4 FE
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
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