The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ and the Rokinon 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. Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ with a length of 37mm, is 75mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ's 62mm 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 FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ weighs 120g, which means it is 540g (81%) lighter than the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 which has a weight of 660g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Rokinon 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Rokinon 35mm f1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Rokinon 35mm f1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
