Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm
Samyang
61 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Macro
Travel
Specifications
| Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm | Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 15 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 290 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.88★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Samyang AF SYIO3518-E 35mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (74th percentile)
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.