The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE and the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 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. Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE with a length of 72mm, is 40mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Rokinon 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. Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE weighs 230g, which means it is 430g (65%) lighter than the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 which has a weight of 660g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Rokinon 35mm f1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has the Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 24mm F1.8 FE is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36mm.
On the other hand, the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.
