Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 150mm
Samyang
54 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 150mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 150 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 16 |
| Groups | 18 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 2 |
| Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | 16-22★ | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 2-2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.21 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 330 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.7★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 150mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average build (24th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 150mm0.040score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.115score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.9x better value for money
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 150mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
