Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FEvsSony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
AF 45mm F1.8 FE
45mm / F1.8
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E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
16-50mm / F3.5-5.6
24-75mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF 45mm F1.8 FE suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II suits you better
- Weight55g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-50mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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 45mm F1.8 FE56.4mm long × 62mm diameter
- E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II31.3mm long × 66mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE | Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 45mm | 16mm | +29mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 45mm | 50mm | −5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F3.5 | 1.9 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F5.6 | 3.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 25cm | +0.20m |
| Max magnification | 0.11× | 0.22× | −0.11x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 162g | 107g | +55g |
| Length | 56.4mm | 31.3mm | +25.1mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 66mm | −4mm |
| Filter size | 49mm | 40.5mm | +8.5mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 | −4year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 45mm F1.8 FE relative to E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 45mm F1.8 FE
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E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II
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