Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE vs Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE

Which to choose

When the AF 35mm F1.8 FE suits you better

Weight410g lighter, so easier to carry

When the AF 35mm F1.4 FE suits you better

Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more

These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.

Size compared

AF 35mm F1.8 FE63.5mm long × 65mm diameter
AF 35mm F1.4 FE115mm long × 75.9mm diameter

Specifications compared

Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE compared with Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
Specification	Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 FE	Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE	Difference
Focal length (wide)	35mm	35mm	—
Focal length (tele)	35mm	35mm	—
Max aperture (wide)	F1.8	F1.4	0.7 stops darker
Max aperture (tele)	F1.8	F1.4	0.7 stops darker
Min aperture	—	F16	No data
Min focus distance	29cm	30cm	−0.01m
Max magnification	0.17×	0.16×	+0.01x
Aperture blades	—	9blades	No data
Weight	235g	645g	−410g
Length	63.5mm	115mm	−51.5mm
Diameter	65mm	75.9mm	−10.9mm
Filter size	58mm	67mm	−9mm
Released	2020	2017	+3year
Stabilization	No	No	—
Weather sealing	No	No	—
Macro	No	No	—
Autofocus	Yes	Yes	—

The difference column reads as AF 35mm F1.8 FE relative to AF 35mm F1.4 FE.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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AF 35mm F1.4 FE