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 Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 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. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Rokinon 35mm f1.4 with a length of 112mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm 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. Rokinon 35mm f1.4 weighs 660g, which means it is 35g (5%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II which has a weight of 695g.
Filter Threads
The Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II:
Lens Mounts
The Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is also available in the Canon EF , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.
