The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF and the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro 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 MF 14mm F2.8 RF is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro with a length of 63mm, is 57mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro's 74mm 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. Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro weighs 305g, 62% (505g) lighter than the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF's weight of 810g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF and the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R100, Canon R8 and Canon R50.
Focal Range
Samyang MF 14mm F2.8 RF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm.
On the other hand, the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56mm.