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 Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X 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 Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X with a length of 72mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X'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. Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X weighs 285g, 3% (10g) lighter than the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8's weight of 295g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X has a 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X has the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
On the other hand, the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
