Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FEvsSony FE 20-70mm F4 G
AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE
35-150mm / F2-2.8
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FE 20-70mm F4 G
20-70mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 35-150mm in a single lens
When the FE 20-70mm F4 G suits you better
- Weight743g 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
- FE 20-70mm F4 G99mm long × 78.7mm diameter
AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE | Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 20mm | +15mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 150mm | 70mm | +80mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2 | F4 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 33cm | 30cm | +0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.18× | 0.39× | −0.22x |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 1.23kg | 488g | +743g |
| Length | — | 99mm | No data |
| Diameter | — | 78.7mm | No data |
| Filter size | 82mm | 72mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE relative to FE 20-70mm F4 G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE
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FE 20-70mm F4 G
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