The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 35mm F1.4 G and the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL 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. Sony 35mm F1.4 G is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL with a length of 45mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 35mm F1.4 G also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL's 64mm 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. Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL weighs 195g, 61% (315g) lighter than the Sony 35mm F1.4 G's weight of 510g.
Filter Threads
The Sony 35mm F1.4 G has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony 35mm F1.4 G:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL:
Lens Mounts
The Sony 35mm F1.4 G has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL has the Pentax KAF2 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 , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sony 35mm F1.4 G has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Samsung D-Xenon 35mm F2 AL's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
