Samyang 45mm f/1.8 FE 45mm
The bright f/1.8 aperture and 45mm focal length on full-frame Sony E cameras offer a natural field of view with strong low-light capability and pleasing bokeh from a 9-blade diaphragm. Its lightweight 162g build and compact design, combined with advanced optics that minimize distortion, make it exceptionally portable for an everyday prime. Best for street photographers and video shooters who need a discreet, fast-focusing lens for candid moments and 4K footage.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong user sentiment (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average macro (22th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 45 |
| Focal Length Max | 45 |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 49 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear Activator Step Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samyang 45mm f/1.8 FE 45mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 45mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 13mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 86 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 415 | 413 |
| AF Type | Linear Activator Step Motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samyang 45mm f/1.8 FE 45mm | 54.5 | 28.2 | 97.1 | 21.5 | 36.3 | 24.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 35.1 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 30.2 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.5 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.2 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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