In terms of price, the Samyang Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AF is the first 85mm lens in the FE catalogue to compete on an an equal footing with Sony’s own 85mm f/1.8 lens. Both cost in the region of $600 US, making them more affordable than the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 (which currently retails for around […]
E-mount lenses
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 vs Sigma 56mm f/1.4 vs Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 – The complete comparison
The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is the latest prime to join Sony’s range of APS-C E-mount lenses. With an equivalent coverage of 84mm in 35mm terms and a very fast 1.4 maximum aperture, it has all the characteristics you’d expect from a portrait lens, making it a very desirable product for Sony users. […]
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM vs 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS – The complete comparison
The 16-35mm f/4 ZA was the third zoom released for the Sony full-frame E-mount system in 2014 and completed the f/4 constant aperture series. At the time, the trio was the only option available if you wanted quality variable focal length lenses. Four years later, Sony users have much more choice including a set of […]
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art vs Sony E 20mm f/2.8 – The complete comparison
Two wide-angle primes Sony APS-C E-mount users will be familiar with are the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Art and the Sony E 20mm f/2.8. Both offer an angle of view that isn’t far off the 28mm equivalent, making them a popular choice amongst photographers who mostly shoot street with wide angle lenses, as well as […]
Sony FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA vs Samyang Rokinon 35mm f/2.8 AF – The complete comparison
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 […]