
Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4
- Focal length
- 35 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 690 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm
- Length
- 109 mm
At a Glance
This 35 mm lens for full frame Nikon F mount has a maximum aperture of f/1.4 and is focused manually only. A chipped mount allows aperture control from the camera. The minimum focus distance is 30 cm and the weight is 690 g. The wide opening suits reportage, street and everyday shooting, including in dim light.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. focal length
- 35 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 12
- Groups
- 10
- Weight
- 690 g (1.52 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm (11.81 in)
- Length
- 109 mm (4.29 in)
- Diameter
- 83 mm (3.27 in)
Manufacturer data: lksamyang.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 fit?
The Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 | Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC | Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 | Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/2 |
| Weight | 690 g | 690 g | 830 g | 570 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 30 cm | 30 cm | 30 cm |
| Length | 109 mm | 109 mm | 120 mm | 99 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4: FAQ
Does the Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 have autofocus?
No, the Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 have image stabilization?
No, the Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 weigh?
The Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 weighs 690 g. It is 109 mm long with a diameter of 83 mm.
What filter size does the Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 use?
The Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Samyang / Rokinon 35mm F1.4 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.
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