The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE and the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 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 AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 158mm. The Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 with a length of 118mm, is 40mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4's 84mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE and Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE and the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 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. Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 weighs 680g, 44% (544g) lighter than the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE's weight of 1224g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 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 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 has the Leica L 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 Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 35-150mm F2-2.8 FE has a focal range of 35-150mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5 - 225mm .
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio .
