The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and the Samyang 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. Samyang 35mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 with a length of 88mm, is 24mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Samyang 35mm F1.4's 63mm 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 PZ 16-35mm F4 weighs 353g, which means it is 307g (46%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.4 which has a weight of 660g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Samyang 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 and the Samyang 35mm F1.4 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Samyang 35mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Sony FE PZ 16-35mm F4 has a focal range of 16-35mm and
2.2X zoom ratio .
On the other hand, the Samyang 35mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.
