Samyang AF 16mm F2.8 P FEvsSony FE 16mm F1.8 G

AF 16mm F2.8 P FE

16mm / F2.8

FE 16mm F1.8 G

16mm / F1.8

Which to choose

When the AF 16mm F2.8 P FE suits you better

No standout advantage in this comparison.

When the FE 16mm F1.8 G suits you better

  • Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
  • 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

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  • FE 16mm F1.8 G75mm long × 73.8mm diameter

AF 16mm F2.8 P FE left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.

Specifications compared

Samyang AF 16mm F2.8 P FE compared with Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSamyang AF 16mm F2.8 P FESony FE 16mm F1.8 GDifference
Focal length (wide)16mm16mm
Focal length (tele)16mm16mm
Max aperture (wide)F2.8F1.81.3 stops darker
Max aperture (tele)F2.8F1.81.3 stops darker
Min apertureF22F22
Min focus distance15cmNo data
Max magnification0.25×No data
Aperture blades11bladesNo data
Weight304gNo data
Length75mmNo data
Diameter73.8mmNo data
Filter size67mmNo data
Released20252025
StabilizationNoNo
Weather sealingNoYesNo
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

The difference column reads as AF 16mm F2.8 P FE relative to FE 16mm F1.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

Check prices

AF 16mm F2.8 P FE

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FE 16mm F1.8 G

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