Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L vs Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 L
Both are L-Mount zooms for portrait and wedding & event — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L | Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 L |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 60-180mm | 35-150mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2-2.8 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 L opens wider (f/2-2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L covers 60-180mm and the Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 L covers 35-150mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 LSee price on Amazon
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 LSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L and the Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 L?
The Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L is 60-180mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame; the Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 L is 35-150mm f/2-2.8 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L or the Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 L?
The Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 L — its f/2-2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L and Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 L fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance).
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