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 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.
Filter Threads
Both the Samyang 35mm 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
The Samyang 35mm F1.4 has the Samsung NX lens mount whereas the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Samsung NX500, Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX3000 for the Samsung NX Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Samyang 35mm 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 Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.