Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE vs Sony E 70-350mm f4,5-6,3 G OSS
Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE vs Sony E 70-350mm f4,5-6,3 G OSS
When comparing Sony E 70-350mm f4,5-6,3 G OSS and Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE, which one is better?
1. Lens Mount Comparison
These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Sony E. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.
Winner: Tied
Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.
2. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.8 compared to the 4.5 - 6.3 aperture of Sony E 70-350mm f4,5-6,3 G OSS. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
3. Full Frame Comparison
Both Sony E 70-350mm f4,5-6,3 G OSS and Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE cover a full frame sensor and can be used on full frame cameras as well as cameras with smaller sensors.
Winner: Tied — both have this feature
Regarding full frame coverage: All lenses do not cover full frame sensors, but not all cameras are full frame cameras either. If a lens covers a full frame sensor it can be used on all cameras with a matching lens mount, both full frame and crop sensors, except for medium format cameras.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE and Sony E 70-350mm f4,5-6,3 G OSS:
| Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE | Sony E 70-350mm f4,5-6,3 G OSS | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Samyang | Sony |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 135 mm | 70 - 350 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.8 | 4.5 - 6.3 |
| Type | Missing | Zoom |
| Image Stabilization | Missing | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes | Missing |
| Macro | No | Missing |
| Full Frame Coverage | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Hood Included | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |