Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FEvsTamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

AF 35mm F1.4 FE

35mm / F1.4

35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

35mm / F2.8

Which to choose

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

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

When the 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 suits you better

  • Weight435g lighter, so easier to carry
  • Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
  • Weather sealingHas weather sealing

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

← Mount
  • AF 35mm F1.4 FE115mm long × 75.9mm diameter
  • 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:264mm long × 73mm diameter

Specifications compared

Samyang AF 35mm F1.4 FE compared with Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSamyang AF 35mm F1.4 FETamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2Difference
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 distance30cm15cm+0.15m
Max magnification0.16×0.50×−0.34x
Aperture blades9blades7blades+2blades
Weight645g210g+435g
Length115mm64mm+51mm
Diameter75.9mm73mm+2.9mm
Filter size67mm67mm
Released20172019−2year
StabilizationNoNo
Weather sealingNoYesNo
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

The difference column reads as AF 35mm F1.4 FE relative to 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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AF 35mm F1.4 FE

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35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

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