Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 vs Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 is faster by 1.6 stops (f/2.0 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 | 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Tilt-Shift |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Af motor | Stepping motor | n/a |
| Elements | 13 | 16 |
| Weight g | 360 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | 82 |
| Length mm | 74.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 70.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.245 | 0.2 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | n/a |
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021
Compact 24mm prime for full-frame mirrorless with an f/2 aperture, a metal body and an aperture ring, part of Sigma's I series.
Pros
- Metal build with aperture ring
- Compact at about 360 g
- Close focus to 0.245 m
Cons
- Not especially fast
- Focus is not the quickest
Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift
Samyang 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Tilt-Shift: a tilt-shift lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The shift and tilt movements give control over perspective and the plane...