Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FEvsSony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
24-70mm / F2.8
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E 16-55mm F2.8 G
16-55mm / F2.8
24-83mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the E 16-55mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Weight533g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-55mm in a single lens
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 24-70mm F2.8 FE127.5mm long × 88mm diameter
- E 16-55mm F2.8 G100mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE | Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 16mm | +8mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 55mm | +15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 33cm | +0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.20× | +0.07x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 1.03kg | 494g | +533g |
| Length | 127.5mm | 100mm | +27.5mm |
| Diameter | 88mm | 73mm | +15mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 | +4year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE relative to E 16-55mm F2.8 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
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E 16-55mm F2.8 G
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