Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm
Samyang
63 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
Sony
84 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Travel
Landscape
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Specifications
| Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm | Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating | fluorine coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.88★ | 0.39x |
Pros & Cons
Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (73rd percentile)
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (78th percentile)
Pricing
Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm0.179score per dollar
vs
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm0.080score per dollar
Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
