The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE 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. Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Rokinon 35mm f1.4 with a length of 112mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Rokinon 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. Rokinon 35mm f1.4 weighs 660g, 28% (260g) lighter than the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE's weight of 920g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE and the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has the Samsung NX 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 Samsung NX500, Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX3000 for the Samsung NX Mount.
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Rokinon 35mm f1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
