The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD and the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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. Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 weighs 791g, 1% (14g) lighter than the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD's weight of 805g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD and the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
56mm.
On the other hand, the Samyang Premium MF 14mm F2.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 22.4mm.