The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 and the Samyang 12mm f2.0 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. Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 70mm. The Samyang 12mm f2.0 with a length of 59mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang 12mm f2.0 has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4's 70mm 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. Samyang 12mm f2.0 weighs 260g, 22% (75g) lighter than the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4's weight of 335g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Samyang 12mm f2.0 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 12mm f2.0:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 and the Samyang 12mm f2.0 has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-1 II, Panasonic G9 II and OM System OM-5.
Samyang 12mm f2.0 is also available in Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
12mm but while Panasonic DG 12mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Samyang 12mm f2.0's widest aperture value is
F2.0.