The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 14mm F2.8 and the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 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 Samyang 14mm F2.8 with a length of 96mm, is 16mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang 14mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 87mm 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. Samyang 14mm F2.8 weighs 552g, which means it is 108g (16%) lighter than the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 which has a weight of 660g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 14mm F2.8 and the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has the same Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Four Thirds lenses are Olympus E-5, Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620.
Samyang 14mm F2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Samyang 14mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm.
On the other hand, the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.