Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5 vs SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E)

Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5 vs SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E)

When comparing SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) and Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5, which one is better?

1. 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 1.5 aperture of Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5. 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.

2. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5 or SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E) 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.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5 and SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E):

	Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5	SLR Magic Cine 35mm f/1.2 FE (Sony E)
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Samyang	SLR Magic
Weight	Missing	535 g
Lens Mount	Missing	Sony E
Focal Length	35 mm	35 mm
Largest Aperture	1.5	1.2
Anamorphic	Missing	No
Type	Prime	Prime
Lens Groups	Missing	8
Lens Elements	Missing	9
Image Stabilization	Missing	No
Parfocal	Missing	Yes
Autofocus	Missing	Hayır