Product Comparison: Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE vs Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA
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General Specifications
Brand
Samyang
Sony
Model
AF 35mm F2.8 FE
Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA
Origin
Korea
Japan
About the Product
A tiny lens with a mighty performance, Samyang's AF 35mm F2.8 FE is ideal for daily photography as well as travel photography. Thanks to Samyang’s exceptional optical technology, its compact size is packed with features for outstanding image quality.
The small size, versatile 35 mm focal length, and outstanding performance of this ZEISS Sonnar T* lens make it an ideal match for compact 35 mm full frame format E-mount bodies.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Sony E
Sony E
Maximum Aperture
2.8 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
35 millimeters
35 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
35 millimeters
35 millimeters
Lens Type
Macro
Macro
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE Camera Lens for Sony
- Small, nice aperture and comfortable to take pictures with.
- Really sharp at all apertures, amazing value.
- I love the image quality - it's plenty sharp and it's got great bokeh.
- Very good value for money, versatile focal length and bright.
- Awesome lens with a very high image quality.
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Prime Lens
- I really like this focal length.
- F2.8 is a wide enough aperture for most situations.
- The depth of field at 2.8 for the full frame sensor of the a7 is beautifully thin with nice bokeh.
- It has been a pleasure to use this incredibly sharp lens, so useful due to the portability and fast aperture.
- It's large aperture is nice for indoors.
Size & Weight
Height
2.4 in.
2.4 in.
Width
2.4 in.
2.4 in.
Depth
1.3 in.
1.4 in.
Weight
3.81 oz.
4.3 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE Camera Lens for Sony
- Very light, easy to carry.
- This is an amazing little walk-around lens, lightweight.
- Superb, small, handy and also with excellent sharpness.
- This small lens, compact and very light.
- Very compact, very handy, good image quality.
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Prime Lens
- Very sharp, super compact and light.
- I liked the size/ weight of the lens and its sharpness.
- Small form factor and good build quality.
- The 35mm f/2.8 is small and light.
- This is very light and compact.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
13.68 in.
13.8 in.
Field Of View
FX 63.1˚ / DX 42.9˚
FX 63° / DX 44°
Zoom Type
Manual
Manual
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE Camera Lens for Sony
- Image quality is fine, focus fast and build quality does not seem to be an issue - the lens feels sturdy.
- The manual focus ring has a very nice resistance.
- Focus speed is entirely acceptable and it's quiet while focussing.
- Autofocus has been pretty reliable and quick I have no complaints here.
- Fast to focus and the image quality is decent.
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Prime Lens
- I had no focusing issues with this lens.
- It focused quickly, and my photos were sharp.
- The autofocus is lightning fast and accurate.
- Focus ring is insanely smooth and butter-like.
- The autofocus is fast and accurate. The build quality is great.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Sony
Sony
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
7 Elements in 6 Groups
7 Elements in 5 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
7
7
Filter Diameter
49 millimeters
49 millimeters
Extras
Ultra Multi Coating, Short M.O.D, Rounded diaphragm
ZEISS® T* coating, Circular aperture, Supplied lens hood
What customers say about "Features"
Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE Camera Lens for Sony
- The image quality is outstanding.
- Sharpness is great, colours is good.
- Pretty sharp even at f2.8 but at f4 is a beast.
- The AF is pretty fast and the focus engine is barely heard.
- Very good for everyday users and travellers. Great for its price.
Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Prime Lens
- The sharpness and color are incredible.
- It captures every color on the spectrum beautifully.
- The depth of field is gorgeous.
- Awesome lens on the A7R. It produces super sharp images.
- Color rendition and contrast are excellent.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
799.99 $
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