Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II vs Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 focuses 1 cm closer. Sony 35mm f/1.4 is 29 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II is a 35mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA is a 35mm f/1.4 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II 
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II better than the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA?
- Focuses 1 cm closer (0.29 m vs 0.3 m)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 72 mm)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2015)
Why is the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA better than the Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II?
- 29 g lighter (630 g vs 659 g)
- 3 mm shorter (112 mm vs 115 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA has the edge: it is 29 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA has the edge: it is 29 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II | Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 659 g | 630 g (1.39 lbs) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 115 x 75 mm | 79 mm (diameter) x 112 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.29 m ◆ | 0.3 m (11.8 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.18x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 (circular) |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 12 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm ◆ | 72 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Released | 2022 | 2015 |
| Price | $799 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Sony
- 115 × 75 mm
- 112 × 79 mm
The Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II is 3 mm longer and 29 g heavier than the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II
Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II or the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA?
- The Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA weighs 630 g, 29 g less than the Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II (659 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II or the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA?
- The Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II focuses down to 0.29 m, against 0.3 m for the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA.
- Do the Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II and the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II or the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA has the edge: it is 29 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Samyang AF 35 mm f/1.4 FE II or the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA better for travel?
- For travel, the Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA has the edge: it is 29 g lighter to carry.
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