The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 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 S 35mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 82mm. The Samyang 35mm F1.2 with a length of 74mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Samyang 35mm F1.2's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 and Samyang 35mm F1.2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 Size and Weight 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. Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 weighs 295g, which means it is 125g (29%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.2 which has a weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.2 has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.2:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.2 has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and
Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the Samyang 35mm F1.2's widest aperture value is
F1.2 .
