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 AF 35mm F2.8 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. SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 is the longer of the two lenses at 36mm. The Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE with a length of 33mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE's 62mm 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. Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE weighs 85g, 47% (78g) lighter than the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2's weight of 163g.
Filter Threads
The SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
The SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 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 AF 35mm F2.8 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.
