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 Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DXto 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
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 340g.
- Diameter: 73mm
- Length: 60mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.14m
- Max Magnification:1x
Our Winner: Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC over Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX
Max Aperture – Wide
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Max Sensor Coverage
35mm FF
vs
APS-C / DX
covers larger sensors
Diameter
63mm
vs
73mm
10mm smaller in diameter
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight
340g
vs
660g
320g lighter
Length
60mm
vs
112mm
52mm shorter
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.14m
vs
0.3m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
1x
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 Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX All Features
General
Samyang 35mm F1.4
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX
Brand
Samyang
Tokina
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Wideangle Prime
Macro Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
35mm FF
APS-C / DX
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
F2.8
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
No
Diaphragm Blades
unknown
9
Optics
Optical Elements
12
9
Optical Groups
10
8
Special Elements
2 high-refraction glass elements 1 aspherical element
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.3m
0.14m
Max Magnification
unknown
1X
Autofocus
No
Yes
AF Motor Type
None
Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual
N/A
Yes
Focus Method
Unknown
Extending front
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
660g
340g
Diameter
63mm
73mm
Length
112mm
60mm
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
Unknown
Unknown
Filter Thread
77mm
52mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Unknown
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
MH522
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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