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 Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 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. Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE with a length of 64mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE's 65mm 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 82g (39%) lighter than the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE which has a weight of 210g.
Filter Threads
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a filter size of 60mm whereas the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has a 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica TL lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Leica TL Mount and Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE's widest aperture value is
F1.8.