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Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 — Prime/zoom
Samyang

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

Prime/zoom

88
/ 100
From $1,799
VS
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM wins by 6
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — Prime/Zoom
Sony

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Prime/Zoom

94
/ 100
From $1,298
Specdex verdict

Sony FE 50mm 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 50mm f/1.4 GM at 94. That puts Sony FE 50mm 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 50mm f/1.4 GM if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sharpness

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM leads on sharpness (94 vs 88).

Build

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8

Compared on the build sub-score

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 leads on build (90 vs 88).

Autofocus

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM leads on af (92 vs 84).

Value for money

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM more score per dollar ($1,298 vs $1,799).

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 88
vs
94 Sony FE 50mm 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 50mm f/1.4 GM
94
sharpness 94
af 92
build 88
value 85

Specs side-by-side

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 versus Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — full spec comparison
Spec Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Sony FE 50mm 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 50mm f/1.4 GM

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

FAQ: Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Which is better, Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 50mm 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 50mm f/1.4 GM worth the price? +

At $1,298, Sony FE 50mm 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 50mm 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.

Which is better for sharpness, Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — leads on sharpness (94 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for build, Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM? +

Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 — leads on build (90 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.