Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5 vs Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM

Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5 vs Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM

When comparing Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM and Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.4 compared to the 1.5 aperture of Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM

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 Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM 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 Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM:

	Samyang Xeen Cine 35mm T1.5	Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Samyang	Sony
Weight	Missing	524 g
Lens Mount	Missing	Sony E
Focal Length	35 mm	35 mm
Largest Aperture	1.5	1.4
Anamorphic	Missing	No
Minimum Focus Distance	Missing	27 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Aperture Blades	Missing	11
Lens Groups	Missing	10
Lens Elements	Missing	14
Image Stabilization	Missing	No
Parfocal	Missing	Yes
Autofocus	Missing	Evet
Macro	Missing	No
Weather Seal	Missing	Yes