The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 24mm f1.4 and the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 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. Samyang 24mm f1.4 weighs 580g, which means it is 80g (12%) lighter than the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 which has a weight of 660g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Samsung NX Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Samsung NX Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Samyang 24mm f1.4 and the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 24mm f1.4 and the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has the same Samsung NX lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Samsung NX lenses are Samsung NX500, Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX3000.
Samyang 24mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Samyang 24mm f1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm.
On the other hand, the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.