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 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 Sony 35mm F1.4 G with a length of 76mm, is 36mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony 35mm F1.4 G has a larger diameter of 69mm 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. Sony 35mm F1.4 G weighs 510g, which means it is 150g (22%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.4 which has a weight of 660g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sony 35mm F1.4 G has a filter size of 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony 35mm F1.4 G:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony 35mm F1.4 G and the Samyang 35mm F1.4 has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.
Samyang 35mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony E and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.