The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 and the Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro 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 Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro with a length of 53mm, is 59mm shorter. On the other hand, the Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro has a larger diameter of 71mm 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. Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro weighs 165g, 75% (495g) lighter than the Rokinon 35mm f1.4's weight of 660g.
Filter Threads
The Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro 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 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Rokinon 35mm f1.4:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 and the Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro has the same Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Four Thirds lenses are Olympus E-5, Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620.
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Olympus 35mm f3.5 Macro's widest aperture value is
F3.5.
