Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE IIvsSony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
AF 50mm F1.4 FE II
50mm / F1.4
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E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
16-70mm / F4
24-105mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF 50mm F1.4 FE II suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* suits you better
- Weight112g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 35cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-70mm 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 50mm F1.4 FE II88.9mm long × 80.1mm diameter
- E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*75mm long × 66.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE II | Sony E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 16mm | +34mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 70mm | −20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F4 | 3.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F4 | 3.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 40cm | 35cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.23× | −0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 420g | 308g | +112g |
| Length | 88.9mm | 75mm | +13.9mm |
| Diameter | 80.1mm | 66.6mm | +13.5mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 55mm | +17mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2013 | +10year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 50mm F1.4 FE II relative to E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 50mm F1.4 FE II
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E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS Vario-Tessar T*
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