Samyang AF 24-60mm F2.8 FEvsSony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE
24-60mm / F2.8
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FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
55mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-60mm in a single lens
When the FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight213g lighter, so easier to carry
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 24-60mm F2.8 FE102mm long × 78mm diameter
- FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*70.5mm long × 64.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE | Sony FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 55mm | −31mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 60mm | 55mm | +5mm |
| 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 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 18cm | 50cm | −0.32m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.14× | +0.13x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 494g | 281g | +213g |
| Length | 102mm | 70.5mm | +31.5mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 64.4mm | +13.6mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 49mm | +23mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2013 | +10year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE relative to FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 24-60mm F2.8 FE
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FE 55mm F1.8 ZA Sonnar T*
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