Samyang AF 14-24mm F2.8 FEvsSony FE 14mm F1.8 GM
AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE
14-24mm / F2.8
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FE 14mm F1.8 GM
14mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 14-24mm in a single lens
When the FE 14mm F1.8 GM suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
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 14-24mm F2.8 FE99.5mm long × 84mm diameter
- FE 14mm F1.8 GM99.8mm long × 83mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE | Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 14mm | 14mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 24mm | 14mm | +10mm |
| 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 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 18cm | 25cm | −0.07m |
| Max magnification | 0.17× | 0.10× | +0.07x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 445g | 460g | −15g |
| Length | 99.5mm | 99.8mm | −0.3mm |
| Diameter | 84mm | 83mm | +1mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | — | No data |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE relative to FE 14mm F1.8 GM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE
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FE 14mm F1.8 GM
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