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 Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ 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 35mm F1.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 64mm. The Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ with a length of 37mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ's 62mm 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. Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ weighs 120g, 42% (90g) lighter than the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE's weight of 210g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has a 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE and the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
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 Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ's widest aperture value is
F2.8.