Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX vs Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMCto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 340g.
- Diameter: 73mm
- Length: 60mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.14m
- Max Magnification:1x
Samyang 35mm F1.4 Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format:
- Canon EF Mount
- Weight: 660g.
- Diameter: 63mm
- Length: 112mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
Our Winner: Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX over Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC
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
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
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX vs Samyang 35mm F1.4 All Features
General
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX
Samyang 35mm F1.4
Brand
Tokina
Samyang
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Macro Prime
Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Canon EF
Max Format
APS-C / DX
35mm FF
Focal Range
35mm
35mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
Unknown
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F1.4
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
9
unknown
Optics
Optical Elements
9
12
Optical Groups
8
10
Special Elements
unknown
2 high-refraction glass elements 1 aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.14m
0.3m
Max Magnification
1X
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Screw drive from camera
None
Full Time Manual
Yes
N/A
Focus Method
Extending front
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
340g
660g
Diameter
73mm
63mm
Length
60mm
112mm
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
Unknown
Unknown
Filter Thread
52mm
77mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Unknown
Hood Code
MH522
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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