The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 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 F1.2 is the longer of the two lenses at 74mm. The Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G with a length of 55mm, is 19mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G has a larger diameter of 70mm compared to the Samyang 35mm F1.2's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G and Samyang 35mm F1.2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 Size and Weight 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 E 10-20mm F4 PZ G weighs 178g, which means it is 242g (57%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.2 which has a weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 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
Both the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Samyang 35mm F1.2 is also available in Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G has a focal range of 10-20mm and
2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
15-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang 35mm F1.2 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.