The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 and the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM 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. Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Canon 35mm f1.4L USM with a length of 86mm, is 3mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8's 75mm 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. Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 weighs 565g, which means it is 15g (2%) lighter than the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM which has a weight of 580g.
Filter Threads
The Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 and the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM 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.
Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 is also available in Pentax KAF , Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
44.8mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM 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.