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 Z and the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 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. Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 56mm. The Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE with a length of 33mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 Z also has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE's 62mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 Z and Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 Z and the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 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. Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE weighs 85g, 52% (95g) lighter than the Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 Z's weight of 180g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 Z has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has a 49mm 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 Z:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox AF 40mm f2.5 Z 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 F2.8 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 .
