Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE vs TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8
Samyang 35mm f/1.8 focuses 31 cm closer. TTartisan 35mm f/1.8 has a smaller filter thread.
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 is a 35mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE 
TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE better than the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8?
- Focuses 31 cm closer (0.29 m vs 0.6 m)
- Is weather sealed
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
Why is the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 better than the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE?
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 58 mm)
- Newer design (2023 vs 2020)
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Which should you buy?
- travel For travel, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is weather sealed.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE | TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | APS-C |
| Weight | 210 g (7.4 oz) | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Dimensions | 65 mm (diameter) x 63.5 mm (length) | 60 x 65 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.29 m (11.4 in) ◆ | 0.60 m (23.62 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.17x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes ◆ | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 8 groups | 10 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Price | — | $149 list price |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · TTartisan
- 63.5 × 65 mm
- 65 × 60 mm
The TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 is 1 mm longer than the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE
TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE or the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8?
- The Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE focuses down to 0.29 m, against 0.6 m for the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8.
- Do the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE and the TTartisan AF 35 mm f/1.8 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 better for travel?
- For travel, the Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE has the edge: it is weather sealed.
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