The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 and the Samyang 35mm F1.4 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 F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 with a length of 36mm, is 76mm shorter.
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. 7artisans 35mm F1.2 weighs 150g, which means it is 510g (77%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.4 which has a weight of 660g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.4 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 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 35mm F1.2:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 and the Samyang 35mm F1.4 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
7artisans 35mm F1.2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.
Samyang 35mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Samyang 35mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.