The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 35mm F1.2 and the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM 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 F1.2 is the longer of the two lenses at 74mm. The Canon 50mm f1.2L USM with a length of 66mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Samyang 35mm F1.2's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 35mm F1.2 and Canon 50mm f1.2L USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang 35mm F1.2 and the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM Size and Weight 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 35mm F1.2 weighs 420g, which means it is 160g (27%) lighter than the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM which has a weight of 580g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 35mm F1.2 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang 35mm F1.2:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang 35mm F1.2 has the Canon EF-M lens mount whereas the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Samyang 35mm F1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon 50mm f1.2L USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 80mm .
