Samyang Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm
Samyang
65 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 Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 16 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 5 | 16 |
| Groups | 7 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | UMC Lens Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear stepping motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 119 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x★ | 0.29x |
Pros & Cons
Samyang Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th 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 Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm0.178score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
Samyang Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
