The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM 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 35mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM with a length of 94mm, is 18mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a larger diameter of 77mm 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, 0% (5g) lighter than the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM's weight of 665g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.4 has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is also available in the Canon EF , Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA, Nikon F (FX) and Leica L mounts.
Samyang 35mm F1.4 is also available in Nikon F (FX) , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
