Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC vs Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AI-S

Both are Nikon F prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

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Pick the Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.3 m

Pick the Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AI-S if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
You want the lighter lens to carry: 377 g lighter (270 g vs 647 g)
You want a compact lens: 58 mm vs 107 mm long

Spec differences

8 differences

Specifications that differ between the Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC and the Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AI-S
	Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC	Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AI-S
Brand	Samyang	Nikon
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/2.8 ⅔ stop faster
Weight	647 g	270 g lighter
Length	107 mm	58 mm shorter
Diameter	86 mm	63.5 mm slimmer
Filter thread	82 mm	52 mm
Min focus distance	0.2 m closer	0.3 m
Optical design	16 elements / 11 groups	9 elements / 9 groups

6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Prime both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 24mm both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC

The Samyang T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/3.5 for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes