The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD 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 Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD with a length of 92mm, is 20mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD has a larger diameter of 73mm 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. Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD weighs 510g, which means it is 150g (22%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.4 which has a weight of 660g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.4 has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Pentax KAF mounts.
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
Tamron AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR LD has a focal range of 28-75mm and
2.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
42 - 112.5mm.
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.
