The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM and the Lensbaby Burnside 35 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. Lensbaby Burnside 35 is the longer of the two lenses at 70mm. The Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM with a length of 52mm, is 18mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 70mm.
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 DT 35mm F1.8 SAM weighs 170g, which means it is 204g (54%) lighter than the Lensbaby Burnside 35 which has a weight of 374g.
Filter Threads
The Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Lensbaby Burnside 35 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Lensbaby Burnside 35:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM and the Lensbaby Burnside 35 has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58.
Lensbaby Burnside 35 is also available in Canon EF , Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Samsung NX and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Lensbaby Burnside 35's widest aperture value is
F2.8.