Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5 § 03 Head to head
Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5 vs Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 is 4 mm shorter. Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 is 201 g lighter.
The Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5 is a 35mm f/1.4 prime, and the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 is a 35mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5 
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Key differences
Why is the Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5 better than the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4?
- 4 mm shorter (121.7 mm vs 126 mm long)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Newer design (2016 vs 2015)
Why is the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 better than the Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5?
- 201 g lighter (1174 g vs 1375 g)
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.3 m vs 0.33 m)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 201 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 201 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5 | Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Standard prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 1375 g (48.50 oz) | 1174 g (2.59 lbs) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 117.6 x 121.7 mm | 85 mm (diameter) x 126 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.33 m (12.99 inches) | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.22x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes (manual) |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | — | 14 elements in 11 groups |
| Filter size | — | 72 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, PL | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2016 | 2015 |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Zeiss
- 121.7 × 117.6 mm
- 126 × 85 mm
The Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 is 4 mm longer and 201 g lighter than the Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5.
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Sample frames
Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5 or the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4?
- The Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 weighs 1174 g, 201 g less than the Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5 (1375 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5 or the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4?
- The Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 focuses down to 0.3 m, against 0.33 m for the Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5.
- Do the Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5 and the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5 or the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 201 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Samyang Xeen 35 mm T1.5 or the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 better for travel?
- For travel, the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 has the edge: it is 201 g lighter to carry.
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