The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 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 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is the longer of the two lenses at 81mm. The Samyang 35mm F1.2 with a length of 74mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 68mm.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS and Samyang 35mm F1.2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 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 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS weighs 344g, which means it is 76g (18%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.2 which has a weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
Both the Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 have the same Filter thread size of 62mm .
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS has the Canon EF-M lens mount whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.2 has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon M50 II , Canon M200 and Canon M6 MII for the Canon EF-M Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
136mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the 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.
