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 Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE with a length of 33mm is 79mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE's 62mm diameter.
Below you can find the scaled side by side image of Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE and Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA to get a better idea of how their size compare in real life.
Comparison image of Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE and Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Size and Weight Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE weighs 85g, which means it is 545g (86%) lighter than the Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA which has a weight of 630g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE and Sony Distagon T FE 35mm F1.4 ZA has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7R V, Sony FX30 and Sony A7 IV.
Focal Range