The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 35mm F1.4 and the Nikon 35mm f2D 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 F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Nikon 35mm f2D with a length of 45mm, is 67mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 35mm f2D has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Samyang 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. Nikon 35mm f2D weighs 205g, 68% (455g) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.4's weight of 660g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 35mm F1.4 has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon 35mm f2D has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang 35mm F1.4:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 35mm f2D:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang 35mm F1.4 has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Nikon 35mm f2D has the Nikon F (FX) 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 and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Samyang 35mm F1.4 is also available in the Nikon F (FX) , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Samyang 35mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Nikon 35mm f2D's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
