Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FEvsSony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
AF 50mm F1.4 FE
50mm / F1.4
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E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
18-105mm / F4
27-158mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF 50mm F1.4 FE suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS suits you better
- Weight158g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-105mm 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 FE97.7mm long × 73.5mm diameter
- E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS110mm long × 78mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE | Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 18mm | +32mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 105mm | −55mm |
| 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 | 45cm | 45cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.11× | +0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 585g | 427g | +158g |
| Length | 97.7mm | 110mm | −12.3mm |
| Diameter | 73.5mm | 78mm | −4.5mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 72mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2013 | +3year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 50mm F1.4 FE relative to E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 50mm F1.4 FE
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E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS
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AF 50mm F1.4 FE in detailE PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS in detailAll E-mount lenses