7artisans 35mm F1.2 vs Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE

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7artisans 35mm F1.2

Standard Prime | Sony E

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Wideangle Prime | Sony E

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7artisans 35mm F1.2 vs Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: 7artisans 35mm F1.2 is a Standard Prime lens with a 35mm focal range and a max aperture of F1.2 whereas Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE is a Wideangle Prime lens with a 35mm focal range and max aperture of F2.8.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

7artisans 35mm F1.2 Key Specs

35mm Focal Range

F1.2 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 43mm

Max Format: APS-C / DX

Sony E Mount

Weight: 150g.

Diameter: mm

Length: 36mm

Min Focus Distance:0.35m

Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE Key Specs

35mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 49mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Sony E Mount

Weight: 85g.

Diameter: 62mm

Length: 33mm

Min Focus Distance:0.35m

Max Magnification:0.12x

What type of photography are the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 and Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE lenses good for?

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 AF 35mm F2.8 FE for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type	7artisans 35mm F1.2	Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE
Bird/Wildlife	Fair	Poor
Sports	Average	Poor
Portrait	Excellent	Average
Travel	Good	Average
Street	Very Good	Excellent
Wedding	Excellent	Average
Walk Around	Good	Average
Vlogging	Good	Good
Landscape	Good	Very Good

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.7artisans 35mm F1.2 is the longer of the two lenses at 36mm. The Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE with a length of 33mm is 3mm shorter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE weighs 85g, 43% (65g) lighter than the 7artisans 35mm F1.2's weight of 150g.

Lens Mounts

Both 7artisans 35mm F1.2 and Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX30, Sony ZV-E10 and Sony A6600.

7artisans 35mm F1.2 is also available in Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X mounts.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose 7artisans 35mm F1.2 over Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE

Max Aperture - Wide	1.2 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	1.2 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 7	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Distance Scale	Yes vs No	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Diameter	mm vs 62mm	62mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread	43mm vs 49mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Reasons to choose Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE over 7artisans 35mm F1.2

Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Max Sensor Coverage	35mm FF vs APS-C / DX	covers larger sensors
Weight	85g vs 150g	65g lighter
Length	33mm vs 36mm	3mm shorter
Max Magnification	0.12x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of 7artisans 35mm F1.2 and Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE

Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing

Common Weaknesses of 7artisans 35mm F1.2 and Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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7artisans 35mm F1.2 vs Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General
Brand	7artisans	Samyang
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Standard Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Max Format	APS-C / DX	35mm FF
Focal Range	35mm	35mm
Image Stabilization
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.2	F2.8
Min Aperture	F16	F22
Aperture Ring	Yes	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	7
Optics
Optical Elements	6	7
Optical Groups	5	6
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.35m	0.35m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.12X
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	No AF	unknown
Full Time Manual	Yes	No
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	No
DoF Scale	Yes	No
Distance Scale	Yes	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	150g	85g
Diameter	Unknown	62mm
Length	36mm	33mm
Materials	Aluminum	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	No
Filter Thread	43mm	49mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Unknown
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	Unknown	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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