The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 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. Sigma 35mm F1.2 II is the longer of the two lenses at 113mm. The Samyang 35mm F1.2 with a length of 74mm, is 39mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Samyang 35mm F1.2's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and Samyang 35mm F1.2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 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. Samyang 35mm F1.2 weighs 420g, 43% (330g) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II's weight of 750g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Sony E Mount
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm F1.2 II has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.2 has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 35mm F1.2 II and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.2 .
