The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang XP 35mm F1.2 and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 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. Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Samyang XP 35mm F1.2 with a length of 117mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang XP 35mm F1.2 has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35's 78mm 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. Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 weighs 830g, 24% (276g) lighter than the Samyang XP 35mm F1.2's weight of 1106g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang XP 35mm F1.2 has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang XP 35mm F1.2:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang XP 35mm F1.2 and the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35 is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Samyang XP 35mm F1.2 has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Carl Zeiss Distagon T1,4/35's widest aperture value is
F1.4.