The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and the 7artisans 35mm F2 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 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is the longer of the two lenses at 74mm. The 7artisans 35mm F2 with a length of 41mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS also has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the 7artisans 35mm F2's 50mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and 7artisans 35mm F2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and the 7artisans 35mm F2 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. 7artisans 35mm F2 weighs 320g, 14% (55g) lighter than the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS's weight of 375g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS has a filter size of 62mm whereas the 7artisans 35mm F2 has a 43mm 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 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS:
And these are the 43mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 35mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS and the 7artisans 35mm F2 has the same Canon EF-M lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-M lenses are Canon M50 II , Canon M200 and Canon M6 MII .
Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts.
Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
80mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the 7artisans 35mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 56mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
