Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE vs TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II
Samyang 35mm f/1.8 focuses 11 cm closer. TTartisan 35mm f/1.8 is 34 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE is a 35mm f/1.8 prime, and the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II is a 35mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE 
TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE better than the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II?
- Focuses 11 cm closer (0.29 m vs 0.4 m)
Why is the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II better than the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE?
- 34 g lighter (176 g vs 210 g)
- 4 mm shorter (60 mm vs 63.5 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 58 mm)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2020)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II has the edge: it is 34 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II has the edge: it is 34 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE | TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 210 g (7.4 oz) | 176 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 65 mm (diameter) x 63.5 mm (length) | 49 x 60 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.29 m (11.4 in) ◆ | 0.4 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.17x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 8 groups | 10 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · TTartisan
- 63.5 × 65 mm
- 60 × 49 mm
The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE is 4 mm longer and 34 g heavier than the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE
TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE or the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II?
- The TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II weighs 176 g, 34 g less than the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE (210 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE or the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II?
- The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE focuses down to 0.29 m, against 0.4 m for the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II.
- Do the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE and the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE or the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II better for street photography?
- For street photography, the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II has the edge: it is 34 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE or the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II better for travel?
- For travel, the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 II has the edge: it is 34 g lighter to carry.
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