Samyang
AF 24mm F1.8 FE
Sony E Mount
AF 24mm F1.8 FE — 24mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the samyang lineup.
$399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Samyang
AF 75mm F1.8 FE
Sony E Mount
AF 75mm F1.8 FE — 75mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the samyang lineup.
$349
Launch priceReleased Feb 2021
AF 75mm F1.8 FE is 5 months newer.
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Wins
AF 24mm F1.8 FE
Wins
AF 75mm F1.8 FE
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAF 24mm F1.8 FE has lower Min focus distance (25 cm vs 75 cm)
- AAF 24mm F1.8 FE has higher Max magnification (0.13 × vs 0.11 ×)
- AAF 24mm F1.8 FE has lower Weight (230 g vs 257 g)
- AAF 24mm F1.8 FE has lower Diameter (65 mm vs 67 mm)
- BAF 75mm F1.8 FE has lower Length (69.1 mm vs 70.5 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareAF 24mm F1.8 FE
⌀65 × 71 mm
230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
AF 75mm F1.8 FE
⌀67 × 69 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
AF 24mm F1.8 FE is 1mm longer and 2mm narrower than AF 75mm F1.8 FE.
AF 24mm F1.8 FE is 27 g lighter than AF 75mm F1.8 FE.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the AF 24mm F1.8 FE
- ✓
Min focus distance
25 cm vs 75 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical
- ✓
Weight
230 g vs 257 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
65 mm vs 67 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.13 × vs 0.11 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the AF 75mm F1.8 FE
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical
- ✓
Length
69.1 mm vs 70.5 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/1.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/1.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
AF 24mm F1.8 FE
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
AF 75mm F1.8 FE
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.