The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD and the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM 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. Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD with a length of 81mm, is 25mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 80mm.
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. Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD weighs 480g, which means it is 280g (36%) lighter than the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM which has a weight of 760g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD and the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM 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.
Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM's widest aperture value is
F1.4.