7Artisans 35mm F1.4 vs Samyang AF 35mm F1.8 P FE
Key differences
- —The AF 35mm F1.8 P FE is 82g lighter (216g vs 298g).
- —The 35mm F1.4 is faster: f/1.4 vs f/1.8 (≈0.7 stops more light).
- —At launch the 35mm F1.4 cost $100 less ($199 vs $299).
- —The 35mm F1.4 is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the AF 35mm F1.8 P FE reaches 0.19× vs 0.13×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 35mm
- 35mm
- Max aperture
- F1.4◆
- F1.8
- Weight
- 298g
- 216g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 56.0 × 50.0mm
- 69.8 × 71.5mm
- Volume
- 123 cm³◆
- 274 cm³
- Density
- 2.42 g/cm³
- 0.79 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀46mm
- ⌀62mm
- Min focus
- 0.40m
- 0.27m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.13×
- 0.19×◆
- Elements / groups
- 10 / 9
- 10 / 8
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- Linear STM II
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- —
- Released
- 2019
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $199◆
- $299
- Sharpness
- 5.0
- 8.3◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 6.7
- 7.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 8.0
- Flare Resistance
- 4.8
- 7.9◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.2
- 7.6◆
- Value / Size
- 6.9
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- 35mm F1.4
- AF 35mm F1.8 P FE
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.