The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS and the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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. Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL weighs 195g, 87% (1355g) lighter than the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS's weight of 1550g.
Filter Threads
The Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL:
Lens Mounts
The Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS has the Pentax KAF lens mount whereas the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount and , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount.
Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is also available in Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
60mm.
On the other hand, the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL 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.