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 Samyang 10mm f2.8 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 10mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 77mm. The Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM with a length of 52mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 10mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM's 70mm 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 DT 35mm F1.8 SAM weighs 170g, which means it is 410g (70%) lighter than the Samyang 10mm f2.8 which has a weight of 580g.
Lens Mounts
The Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Samyang 10mm f2.8 has the Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58 for the Sony Alpha Mount and , and for the Four Thirds Mount.
Samyang 10mm f2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Nikon F (DX) and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Sony DT 35mm F1.8 SAM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang 10mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 10mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 15mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
