When comparing Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE and Sony FE 35mm f/1.8, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 - Sony FE which weighs 280 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 which weighs 281 g.
Winner: Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE
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.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 22.1 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 69 cm for Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 - Sony FE.
Winner: Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Full specifications table of Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 and Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 Sony FE:
Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 | Samyang V-AF 75mm T 1.9 - Sony FE | |
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Brand | Sony | Samyang |
Weight | 281 g | 280 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 35 mm | 75 mm |
Largest Aperture | 1.8 | 1.9 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 22.1 cm | 69 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | 55 | 58 |
Stabilization | No | Missing |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |