Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E) vs Sony E 16mm F/2.8
Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E) vs Sony E 16mm F/2.8
When comparing Sony E 16mm F/2.8 and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E), which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony E 16mm F/2.8 which weighs 67 g, compared to the loser Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) which weighs 509 g.
Winner: Sony E 16mm F/2.8
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E) and Sony E 16mm F/2.8:
| Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) | Sony E 16mm F/2.8 | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Samyang | Sony |
| Weight | 509 g | 67 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 85 mm | 16 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 24 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 49 |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | No |