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 Samyang 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. Samyang 35mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE with a length of 64mm, is 48mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Samyang 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 35mm F1.8 FE weighs 210g, which means it is 450g (68%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.4 which has a weight of 660g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Samyang 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 35mm F1.8 FE:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.4 has the Four Thirds 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 Olympus E-5, Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620 for the Four Thirds Mount.
Samyang 35mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Samyang 35mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
