The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH and the Rokinon 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. Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH with a length of 77mm, is 35mm shorter. On the other hand, the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Rokinon 35mm f1.4's 63mm diameter.
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. Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH weighs 128g, which means it is 532g (80%) lighter than the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 which has a weight of 660g.
Filter Threads
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a filter size of 60mm whereas the Rokinon 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 60mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Rokinon 35mm f1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica TL lens mount whereas the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has the Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Leica TL Mount and Olympus E-5, Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620 for the Four Thirds Mount.
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.