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 Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM with a length of 94mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang XP 35mm F1.2 also has a larger diameter of 93mm compared to the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang XP 35mm F1.2 and Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang XP 35mm F1.2 and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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. Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM weighs 665g, 39% (441g) 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 Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang XP 35mm F1.2 and the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has the same Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K .
Pentax KAF3 , Sony Alpha , Sigma SA , Nikon F (FX) and Leica L 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 Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
