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 Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL 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 Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL with a length of 45mm, is 67mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has a larger diameter of 64mm 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. Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL weighs 195g, 70% (465g) 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 Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has a 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend for the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL:
Lens Mounts
The Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has the Pentax KAF lens mount whereas the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount and , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount.
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, 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 Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL's widest aperture value is
F2.0.