SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) vs Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE
SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) vs Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE
When comparing Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE and SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E), which one is better?
1. Lens Mount Comparison
These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Sony E. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.
Winner: Tied
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 SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.2 compared to the 1.8 aperture of Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE. This means that you get more light to your sensor using SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E)
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. Autofocus Comparison
In regards to autofocus, the winner is Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE since the other lens in this comparison, the SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) does not have autofocus at all — it is a manual focus lens.
Winner: Samyang AF 135/1.8 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 SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) and Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE:
| SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) | Samyang AF 135/1.8 FE | |
 |  | |
| Brand | SLR Magic | Samyang |
| Weight | 535 g | Missing |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 35 mm | 135 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Anamorphic | No | Missing |
| Type | Prime | Missing |
| Lens Groups | 8 | Missing |
| Lens Elements | 9 | Missing |
| Image Stabilization | No | Missing |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
| Autofocus | Hayır | Evet |
| Macro | Missing | No |
| Full Frame Coverage | Missing | Yes |
| Lens Hood Included | Missing | Yes |