The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG RF and the Samyang 20mm F1.8 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. Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG RF is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The Samyang 20mm F1.8 with a length of 88mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG RF also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Samyang 20mm F1.8's 83mm 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 20mm F1.8 weighs 497g, 4% (23g) lighter than the Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG RF's weight of 520g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG RF has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Samyang 20mm F1.8 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG RF:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 20mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG RF and the Samyang 20mm F1.8 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG RF is also available in Nikon F (DX) , Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sigma SA mounts.
Samyang 20mm F1.8 is also available in Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Samsung NX, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
20mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.