Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC 35mm
Samyang
52 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Budget
Street
Macro
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC 35mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 13 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z |
| Format | Full-Frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.69 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC 35mm
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC 35mm0.094score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.80.060score per dollar
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC 35mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 21 specs.
