The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE and the Sony 28mm F2.8 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. Sony 28mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 43mm. The Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE with a length of 33mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 28mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 66mm compared to the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE'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. Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE weighs 85g, which means it is 100g (54%) lighter than the Sony 28mm F2.8 which has a weight of 185g.
Filter Threads
Both the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE and the Sony 28mm F2.8 have the same Filter thread size of 49mm.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony 28mm F2.8 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.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 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 Sony 28mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42mm.
