Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G 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.
Samyang
35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G | 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Samyang |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2010 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 7 | 10 |
| Af motor | SWM | n/a |
| Elements | 10 | 12 |
| Weight g | 600.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | 77 |
| Length mm | 89.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 83.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | n/a |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G
The AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G is a fast wide-normal prime for Nikon FX cameras with Nano Crystal Coat and a silent-wave motor, aimed at low-light and environmental portrait work.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Nano Crystal Coat reduces flare
- Quiet AF-S
- Smooth blur
Cons
- Soft wide open
- Heavier than the f/1.8G (600 g)
- Large front for a 35mm
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
A manual-focus 35mm f/1.4 for full-frame DSLRs, with a 77mm filter thread and a close focus limit of 0.3 m.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Full-frame coverage
- Close focus 0.3 m
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Large and heavy for a 35mm
- Soft corners wide open