Compare Samyang 10mm F2.8 ED AS NCS CS vs Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro vs Sony FE 35mm F1.8

Construction

Aperture Blades
6 blades, Manual aperture setting via lens ring
8 blades
9 blades
Colors
Black
Black
Form Factor
Ultra Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Wide-Angle Prime Lens
Image Size
APS-C
Full-Frame
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Physical aperture ring, Distance scale, DoF scale
Physical aperture ring
Lens Mount
Canon EF-M-mount, Canon EF-mount, Micro Four Thirds-mount, Fujifilm X-mount, Micro Four Thirds-mount, Nikon F-mount, Pentax K-mount, Samsung NX-mount, Sony A-mount, Sony E-mount
Canon EF-mount, Canon RF-mount, Leica L-mount, Nikon F-mount, Nikon Z-mount, Pentax K-mount, Sony E-mount
Sony E-mount
Material
Aluminum, composite
Motor
Linear Motor
Optical Formula | Elements
14 elements
8 elements
11 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
10 groups
6 groups
9 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
2 aspherical elements, 1 ED glass element groups
1 low-dispersion element groups
1 aspherical element groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
55 mm / 2.17 in
Size | Diameter
86 mm / 3.39 in
82 mm / 3.23 in
66 mm / 2.60 in
Size | Length
77 mm / 3.03 in
65 mm / 2.56 in
73 mm / 2.87 in
Weight
580 g / 20.49 oz
400 g / 14.13 oz
280 g / 9.89 oz

Function

Angle Of View
110.6° Diagonal | 100.4° Horizontal | 77.3° Vertical
81.8° Diagonal | 71.5° Horizontal | 51.3° Vertical
63.5° Diagonal | 54.4° Horizontal | 37.8° Vertical
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/22
f/2.8 ~ f/16
f/1.8 ~ f/22
Autofocus
No
No
Yes
Crop Factor
1.5
Focal Length
10 mm
25 mm
35 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
15.0 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
No
No
Weather Resistance
No
Yes

Performance

Max Magnification
5x
0.24x
Min Focus Distance
250 mm / 9.84 in
170 mm / 6.69 in
220 mm / 8.66 in

Production

Accessory
Lens Hood: Integrated hood (supplied)
Lens hood sold separately
Lens hood included
Debut
2013-12-06
2018-03-07
2019-07-09
Made In
China
Model Name
SEL35F18F

Reviews

Neofiliac score
40%
31%
80%
Pros
  • One of the widest rectilinear lens for APS-C
  • Reasonable IQ
  • Bright f/2.8 aperture
  • Exceptional maximum magnification
  • Optional LED ring light and tripod collar available
  • Very compact and light
  • Weather-sealed
  • Fast autofocus
Cons
  • Lacks front filter thread
  • Not stabilized
  • No lens hood available
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • No aperture ring
  • Fewer features than newer Sony lenses
  • Vignetting at f/1.8

Price

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