The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE and the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE with a length of 56mm, is 36mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE's 62mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE weighs 162g, which means it is 358g (68%) lighter than the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD which has a weight of 520g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 45mm F1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
45mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
