Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FEvsSamyang AF 35mm F1.8 P FE
AF 35mm F1.4 FE
35mm / F1.4
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AF 35mm F1.8 P FE
35mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the AF 35mm F1.4 FE suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the AF 35mm F1.8 P FE suits you better
- Weight435g lighter, so easier to carry
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 F1.4 FE115mm long × 75.9mm diameter
- AF 35mm F1.8 P FE71.5mm long × 69.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE | Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 P FE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 27cm | +0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.20× | −0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 645g | 210g | +435g |
| Length | 115mm | 71.5mm | +43.5mm |
| Diameter | 75.9mm | 69.8mm | +6.1mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 62mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2017 | 2021 | −4year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 35mm F1.4 FE relative to AF 35mm F1.8 P FE.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 35mm F1.4 FE
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AF 35mm F1.8 P FE
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