The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Samyang 35mm F1.2 with a length of 74mm is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to Samyang 35mm F1.2's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find the scaled side by side image of Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and Samyang 35mm F1.2 to get a better idea of how their size compare in real life.
Comparison image of Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and Samyang 35mm F1.2 Size and Weight Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Samyang 35mm F1.2 weighs 420g, 19% (104g) lighter than the Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM's weight of 524g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM and 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 A7R V, Sony FX30 and Sony A7 IV.
Samyang 35mm F1.2 is also available in Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range