Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC vs Canon EF 35mm f1.4L USMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Samyang 35mm F1.4 Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 660g.
- Diameter: 63mm
- Length: 112mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
Canon 35mm f1.4L USM Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 580g.
- Diameter: 79mm
- Length: 86mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:0.18x
Our Winner: Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC over Canon EF 35mm f1.4L USM
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Diameter
63mm
vs
79mm
16mm smaller in diameter
Diaphgragm Blades
8
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight
580g
vs
660g
80g lighter
Length
86mm
vs
112mm
26mm shorter
Filter Thread
72mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification
0.18x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Samyang 35mm F1.4 vs Canon 35mm f1.4L USM All Features
General
Samyang 35mm F1.4
Canon 35mm f1.4L USM
Brand
Samyang
Canon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Wideangle Prime
Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
35mm
35mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Unknown
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F1.4
F1.4
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
No
Diaphragm Blades
unknown
8
Optics
Optical Elements
12
11
Optical Groups
10
9
Special Elements
2 high-refraction glass elements 1 aspherical element
aspherical lens element to correct aberrations
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.3m
0.3m
Max Magnification
unknown
0.18X
Autofocus
No
Yes
AF Motor Type
None
Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
N/A
Yes
Focus Method
Unknown
Rear
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
660g
580g
Diameter
63mm
79mm
Length
112mm
86mm
Materials
Unknown
Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
No
Filter Thread
77mm
72mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Unknown
Unknown
Hood Code
Unknown
EW-78C
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
Soft Case LP1214
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