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 Nikon 35mm f1.8G 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 Nikon 35mm f1.8G with a length of 72mm, is 40mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 35mm f1.8G has a larger diameter of 72mm 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. Nikon 35mm f1.8G weighs 305g, 53% (355g) 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 Nikon 35mm f1.8G has a 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 35mm f1.8G:
Lens Mounts
The Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has the Samsung NX lens mount whereas the Nikon 35mm f1.8G has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Samsung NX500, Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX3000 for the Samsung NX Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Nikon 35mm f1.8G is also available in Nikon F (DX) mount.
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 Nikon 35mm f1.8G's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
