The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE and the Lensbaby Velvet 56 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. Lensbaby Velvet 56 is the longer of the two lenses at 86mm. The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE with a length of 64mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Lensbaby Velvet 56 also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE and Lensbaby Velvet 56 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE and the Lensbaby Velvet 56 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 AF 35mm F1.8 FE weighs 210g, which means it is 190g (47%) lighter than the Lensbaby Velvet 56 which has a weight of 400g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Lensbaby Velvet 56 has a 62mm 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 35mm F1.8 FE:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Lensbaby Velvet 56:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Lensbaby Velvet 56 has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Canon EF , Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds , Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF3 , Samsung NX and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE 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 .
On the other hand, the Lensbaby Velvet 56 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 84mm .
