The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL and the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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, which means it is 1355g (87%) lighter than the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS which has a weight of 1550g.
Filter Threads
The Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS has a 86mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL:
And these are the 86mm filters that we recommend for the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS:
Lens Mounts
The Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount whereas the Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS has the Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount and Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is also available in Canon EF , Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL 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 Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 60mm.