Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 Sony FE vs Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC (Canon EF Mount)
Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 Sony FE vs Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC (Canon EF Mount)
When comparing Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC (Canon EF Mount) and Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 Sony FE, which one is better?
1. Lens Mount Comparison
The lenses each feature different lens mounts — the Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 - Sony FE features a Sony E while the Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC - (Canon EF Mount) features a Canon EF — and because of this the preference varies. If you have a compatible camera, then of course that lens will be a better choice for you.
Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear
Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.
2. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 - Sony FE has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.9 compared to the 2 aperture of Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC - (Canon EF Mount). This means that you get more light to your sensor using Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 - Sony FE wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 Sony FE
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
3. Lens Type Comparison
Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 - Sony FE or Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC - (Canon EF Mount) if you're looking for that type of lens.
Winner: Tied
Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.
4. Autofocus Comparison
In regards to autofocus, the winner is Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 - Sony FE since the other lens in this comparison, the Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC - (Canon EF Mount) does not have autofocus at all — it is a manual focus lens.
Winner: Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 Sony FE
Regarding autofocus: Lenses with autofocus help you focus when shooting pictures or video. If a lens only has manual focus it means that you have to focus manually by adjusting the focus wheel on the lens. Most cinema lenses do not use autofocus and are manual focus only.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 Sony FE and Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC (Canon EF Mount):
| Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9 - Sony FE | Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC - (Canon EF Mount) | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Samyang | Samyang |
| Weight | 280 g | Missing |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Focal Length | 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.9 | 2 |
| Anamorphic | No | Missing |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 29 cm | Missing |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread Diameter | 58 | Missing |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | Missing |
| Lens Groups | 8 | Missing |
| Lens Elements | 10 | Missing |
| Image Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Autofocus | Evet | Hayır |
| Macro | Missing | No |
| Weather Seal | Yes | Missing |
| Full Frame Coverage | Yes | Missing |