The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sirui 35mm F1.4 and the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S 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. Sirui 35mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S with a length of 86mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui 35mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S's 73mm 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. Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S weighs 370g, 31% (170g) lighter than the Sirui 35mm F1.4's weight of 540g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sirui 35mm F1.4 and the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sirui 35mm F1.4 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S has the Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Sirui 35mm F1.4 is also available in the Nikon Z , Fujifilm X and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sirui 35mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Nikon Z 35mm F1.8 S's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
