Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FEvsSony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
AF 50mm F1.4 FE
50mm / F1.4
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FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
28-70mm / F3.5-5.6
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Which to choose
When the AF 50mm F1.4 FE suits you better
- Brightness2.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS suits you better
- Weight290g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-70mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS83mm long × 72.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE | Sony FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 28mm | +22mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 70mm | −20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F3.5 | 2.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F5.6 | 4.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 30cm | +0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.19× | −0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 585g | 295g | +290g |
| Length | 97.7mm | 83mm | +14.7mm |
| Diameter | 73.5mm | 72.5mm | +1mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 55mm | +12mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2013 | +3year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 50mm F1.4 FE relative to FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 50mm F1.4 FE
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FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
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