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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 price

Released Feb 2021

vs

Viltrox

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

Sony E Mount

AF 75mm F1.2 FE — 75mm f/1.2 for Sony E, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$539

Launch price

Released Mar 2023

AF 75mm F1.2 FE is 2.1 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

AF 75mm F1.8 FE

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

2categories

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 75mm F1.8 FE wins 3 categories·AF 75mm F1.2 FE wins 2 categories
  • AAF 75mm F1.8 FE has lower Weight (257 g vs 585 g)
  • BAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
  • BAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
  • AAF 75mm F1.8 FE has lower Length (69.1 mm vs 101 mm)
  • AAF 75mm F1.8 FE has lower Diameter (67 mm vs 82 mm)

Key specs at a glance

AF 75mm F1.8 FEAF 75mm F1.2 FE
Focal Length75 mm75 mm
Max Aperturef/1.8f/1.2
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight257 g585 g
Min Focus75 cm80 cm
Filter Size58 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

AF 75mm F1.8 FE

67 × 69 mm

257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

82 × 101 mm

585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

AF 75mm F1.8 FE is 32mm shorter and 15mm narrower than AF 75mm F1.2 FE.

AF 75mm F1.8 FE is 328 g lighter than AF 75mm F1.2 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

Use caseAF 75mm F1.8 FEAF 75mm F1.2 FE
Portrait
8.0Excellent
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Landscape
2.0Limited
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
3.5Limited
Wildlife
1.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the AF 75mm F1.8 FE

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 HR, 1 ED

  • Weight

    257 g vs 585 g — lower is better

  • Length

    69.1 mm vs 101 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    67 mm vs 82 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    75 cm vs 80 cm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.11 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the AF 75mm F1.2 FE

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 ED, 3 HR

  • Weather sealing

    Only AF 75mm F1.2 FE supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • 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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Full specifications

= category winner

AF 75mm F1.8 FE
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Focal length (Min)
75 mm
75 mm
Focal length (Max)
75 mm
75 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8
f/1.2+1.2 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8
f/1.2+1.2 stops wider
Elements
10
12
Groups
9
10
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 1 HR, 1 ED
1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
AF 75mm F1.8 FE
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Min focus distance
75 cm−5 cm less
80 cm
Max magnification
0.11 ×+10%
0.1 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear STM
STM stepping motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
AF 75mm F1.8 FE
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 75mm F1.8 FE
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Weight
257 g−328 g less
585 g
Length
69.1 mm−32 mm less
101 mm
Diameter
67 mm−15 mm less
82 mm
Filter thread size
58 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
AF 75mm F1.8 FE
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.