Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE § 03 Head to head
Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE vs Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA
Samyang 35mm f/2.8 is 35 g lighter. Sony 35mm f/2.8 is weather sealed.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE is a 35mm f/2.8 prime, and the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA is a 35mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE 
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE better than the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA?
- 35 g lighter (85 g vs 120 g)
- 4 mm shorter (33 mm vs 36.5 mm long)
- Newer design (2017 vs 2013)
Why is the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA better than the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE?
- Is weather sealed
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has the edge: it is 35 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has the edge: it is 35 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE | Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 85 g (0.19 lbs) ◆ | 120 g (4.23 oz) |
| Dimensions | 61.8 mm (diameter) x 33 mm (length) | 61.5 x 36.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m (13.78 in) | 0.35 m (13.78 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.12x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes ◆ |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Optical construction | 7 elements in 6 groups | 7 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Released | 2017 | 2013 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Sony
- 33 × 61.8 mm
- 36.5 × 61.5 mm
The Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA is 3 mm longer and 35 g heavier than the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE.
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Sample frames
Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE or the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA?
- The Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE weighs 85 g, 35 g less than the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA (120 g).
- Do the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE and the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 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 35mm F2.8 FE or the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has the edge: it is 35 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE or the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 35 mm f/2.8 ZA better for travel?
- For travel, the Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE has the edge: it is 35 g lighter to carry.
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