Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS vs Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC

Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2012

Pick the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 581 g lighter (154 g vs 735 g)
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC does not
You want a compact lens: 45 mm vs 137.5 mm long
Our notes say it suits: Everyday and travel photography, low-light handheld shots, street and vlog use on APS-C

Pick the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
You shoot full frame: the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS is made for APS-C

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS and the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
	Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS	Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
Brand	Sony	Samyang
Format	APS-C	Full frame
Max aperture	f/1.8	f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster
Weight	154 g lighter	735 g
Length	45 mm shorter	137.5 mm
Diameter	63 mm slimmer	83 mm
Filter thread	49 mm	77 mm
Max magnification	0.15×	not listed
Optical design	not listed	12 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2012	not listed

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Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Focal length: 35mm both
Min focus distance: 0.3 m both

Our notes

Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS

A stabilized APS-C 35mm prime for E-mount, light at about 154 g with a 49mm filter size. It focuses as close as 0.3 m.

Pros

Optical SteadyShot
Fast f/1.8 aperture
Very light at 154 g
Compact

Cons

APS-C only
Not weather sealed
Plastic-and-metal build that is basic by prime standards

Our notes

Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC

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