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 Samyang 35mm F1.4 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 XP 35mm F1.2 is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Samyang 35mm F1.4 with a length of 112mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang XP 35mm F1.2 also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Samyang 35mm F1.4's 63mm 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 35mm F1.4 weighs 660g, 40% (446g) 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 Samyang 35mm F1.4 has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang XP 35mm F1.2 has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.4 has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Samyang 35mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
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 Samyang 35mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
