lens comparison

Sony FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA vs Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/2.8 AF – The complete comparison

sony fe 35mm 2.8 vs samyang rokinon 35mm 2.8 af-5

The Sony FE 35mm f/2.8 was the very first native lens for Sony’s full-frame E-mount system along with the FE 55m f/1.8,. When used on full-frame bodies, it offers a moderate wide-angle whereas on APS-C bodies such as the a6300 or a6500, it becomes a standard lens with a 52.5mm equivalent field of view.

It was the only 35mm f/2.8 autofocus prime for the system until Samyang Rokinon released its own take on the lens in 2017: the AF 35mm f/2.8 FE.

Because the Sony version is approximately $500 more expensive than its more recent counterpart, we were curious to investigate how they compare in terms of overall performance and answer the all-important question: which should Sony FE users choose for their full-frame camera? After throughly testing both lenses side-by-side, we have all the answers here!

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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN C vs. Sony 16mm f/2.8 – The complete comparison

sigma 16mm 1.4 vs sony 16mm 2.8-1

The Sony APS-C range has faced some neglect as of late due to much of Sony’s focus being funnelled into lens development for the extremely popular full-frame FE system. This is why the announcement of the Sigma 16mm f/1.4, with its 24mm equivalent field of view and fast maximum aperture, was such breath of fresh air for E-mount users.

The Sigma isn’t the first 16mm lens for Sony APS-C however.* In fact, one of the oldest primes for the system is the E 16mm f/2.8, an inexpensive pancake lens haunted by something of a mixed reputation.

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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN C vs Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 – The complete comparison

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A brand new addition to the mirrorless range of primes is the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary, a wide-angle lens with a bright f/1.4 aperture available for both Sony E and Micro Four Thirds mounts.For Sony APS-C users, it is the first 24mm lens (35mm equivalent) with a bright f/1.4 aperture for the system. In the case of Micro Four Thirds however, it joins an already ample number of bright aperture primes with similar focal lengths such as the Panasonic Leica 15mm f/1.7, Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.2 Pro and Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8.

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