The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z and the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE 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 AF 35mm F2.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 33mm. The 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z with a length of 32mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 62mm compared to the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z and Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z and the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE Size and Weight 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 35mm F2.8 FE weighs 85g, 41% (61g) lighter than the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z's weight of 146g.
Filter Threads
Both the 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z and the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE have the same Filter thread size of 49mm .
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The 7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
7Artisans FF 18mm f5.6 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
27mm .
On the other hand, the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm .
