The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II and the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH 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 f1.4 FE II is the longer of the two lenses at 115mm. The Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH with a length of 77mm, is 38mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II and Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II and the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH 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. Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH weighs 428g, 35% (231g) lighter than the Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II's weight of 659g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has a 60mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II:
And these are the 60mm filters that we recommend for the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Leica TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH has the Leica L 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
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4 .
