The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E and the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE 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 AF 35mm F1.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 64mm. The Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E with a length of 56mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E and Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E and the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE Size and Weight 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. Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E weighs 180g, which means it is 30g (14%) lighter than the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE which has a weight of 210g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E and the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE 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 .
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
60mm .
On the other hand, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE 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 .
