Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 P FEvsSamyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE

AF 35mm F1.4 P FE

35mm / F1.4

AF 35mm F2.8 FE

35mm / F2.8

Which to choose

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

  • Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more

When the AF 35mm F2.8 FE suits you better

No standout advantage in this comparison.

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

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  • AF 35mm F2.8 FE33mm long × 61.8mm diameter

AF 35mm F1.4 P FE left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.

Specifications compared

Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 P FE compared with Samyang AF 35mm F2.8 FE.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSamyang AF 35mm F1.4 P FESamyang AF 35mm F2.8 FEDifference
Focal length (wide)35mm35mm
Focal length (tele)35mm35mm
Max aperture (wide)F1.4F2.82.0 stops brighter
Max aperture (tele)F1.4F2.82.0 stops brighter
Min apertureF16F22−6.0
Min focus distance35cmNo data
Max magnification0.12×No data
Aperture blades7bladesNo data
Weight85gNo data
Length33mmNo data
Diameter61.8mmNo data
Filter size67mm49mm+18mm
Released20232017+6year
StabilizationNoNo
Weather sealingNoNo
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

The difference column reads as AF 35mm F1.4 P FE relative to AF 35mm F2.8 FE.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

Check prices

AF 35mm F1.4 P FE

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AF 35mm F2.8 FE

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