The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 and the Samyang 35mm F1.4 P FE 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. Samyang 35mm F1.4 P FE is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 with a length of 36mm, is 63mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 35mm F1.4 P FE also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2's 69mm 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. SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 weighs 163g, which means it is 307g (65%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.4 P FE which has a weight of 470g.
Filter Threads
The SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.4 P FE has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.4 P FE:
Lens Mounts
The SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.4 P FE has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 is also available in the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 2535mm. 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 Samyang 35mm F1.4 P FE 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.
