Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) vs Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
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35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
Verdict at a glance
- Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) is lighter by 150g.
- Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC is the newer design (2010 vs 2006).
| Spec | 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G) | 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Blades | 9 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Af motor | screw-drive | n/a |
| Elements | 10 | 12 |
| Weight g | 510 (lighter) | 660 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 77 |
| Length mm | 76.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | n/a |
Sony 35mm F1.4 G (SAL35F14G)
A classic fast 35mm G lens for A-mount. It uses body-driven screw-drive focusing and weighs about 510 g, with a 55mm filter thread.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Min focus 0.3 m
- G-series build
- 9-bladed aperture
Cons
- Screw-drive AF is slower than lens-motor designs
- No stabilization in the lens
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
This 35mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens from Samyang fits Sony A mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.