Samyang
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
Prime/zoom
88
/ 100
From $1,799
VS
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM wins by 6
Sony
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Prime/Zoom
94
/ 100
From $1,398
Specdex verdict
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 lands at 88 and Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM at 94. That puts Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 if…
- ✓Proven optical formula
- ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- ✓Strong resale
Pick Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 88
vs 94 Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Score breakdown
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
88 sharpness 88
af 84
build 90
value 86
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
94 sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 | Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8
Pros
- +Proven optical formula
- +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- +Strong resale
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Older AF motor on some
- −Heavier than modern counterparts
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 vs Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
Which is better, Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 or Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM? +
Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 worth the price? +
At $1,799, Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in build.
Is Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM worth the price? +
At $1,398, Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 or Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.