The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 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. Samyang 35mm F1.2 is the longer of the two lenses at 74mm. The Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R with a length of 55mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 35mm F1.2 also has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R's 65mm 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. Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R weighs 187g, which means it is 233g (55%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.2 which has a weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.2 has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
Samyang 35mm F1.2 is also available in Canon EF-M , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Samyang 35mm F1.2's widest aperture value is
F1.2.