Sony
28mm f/2.8
 vs
Samyang
7.5mm f/3.5 CS /

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 28mm f/2.8
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Help
 At its widest, the 28mm f/2.8 captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 28 mm vs 7.5 mm
Help
 More than 3.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Sony 28mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Sony 28mm f/2.8

Reasons to consider the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
Help
 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Slightly better wide angle 7.5 mm vs 28 mm
Help
 3.7x better wide angle
Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 CS / Learn more about
the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
28mm f/2.8:28 mm
7.5mm f/3.5 CS /:7.5 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Low light lens

$218
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /
Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$449
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Sony-alpha vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /
Sony 50mm f/1.4

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$448
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the 28mm f/2.8
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /

Sony 28mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Sony-alpha

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$899
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Weight Heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Sony-alpha vs the 28mm f/2.8
Sony 20mm f/2.8

Sony 20mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$348
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 20mm f/2.8 vs the 28mm f/2.8
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC Sony-alpha vs the 28mm f/2.8
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 28mm f/2.8
Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$3,399
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Min focal length Much worse wide angle
Length Significantly longer
Compare the 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the 28mm f/2.8

Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 CS / Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Wide angle lens

$959
Zoom range More zoom
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Four-thirds

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Four-thirds

Wide angle lens

$349
Aperture Wider aperture
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Four-thirds vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /
Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Fisheye lens

$299
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Sony-e

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Sony-e

Fisheye lens

$275
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Sony-e vs the 7.5mm f/3.5 CS /

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