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Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC vs Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS

Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.38 m
  • You shoot full frame: the Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS is made for APS-C

Pick the Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS if

  • You want a compact lens: 73 mm vs 136.3 mm long

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC and the Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS
Brand
Rokinon
Samyang
Format
Full frame
APS-C
Max aperture
f/1.4
f/1.3
Weight
730 g
not listed
Length
136.3 mm
73 mm shorter
Diameter
83 mm
73.6 mm slimmer
Filter thread
77 mm
62 mm
Min focus distance
0.3 m closer
0.38 m
Optical design
12 elements / 10 groups
9 elements / 7 groups
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Micro Four Thirds both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
35mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC

A 35mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC is designed for Micro Four Thirds mount bodies, with aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes

Samyang 35mm T1.3 AS UMC CS

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