Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8

Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2016

FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

f/2.8886 g

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Samyang

AF 14-24mm f/2.8

f/2.8445 gLinear motor

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Pick the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM if

You need more reach: 70mm vs 24mm at the long end
Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portrait and lifestyle work, general professional use

Pick the Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 441 g lighter (445 g vs 886 g)
You want a wider view: 14mm vs 24mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.38 m
You want a compact lens: 98.63 mm vs 136 mm long

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM and the Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8
	Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM	Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8
Brand	Sony	Samyang
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	24-70mm	14-24mm
Weight	886 g	445 g lighter
Length	136 mm	98.63 mm shorter
Diameter	87.6 mm	84 mm slimmer
Filter thread	82 mm	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.38 m	0.18 m closer
Max magnification	0.24×	0.26× larger
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	not listed	15 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Linear motor
Weather sealing	not listed	Yes
Released	2016	not listed

4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Sony's G Master standard zoom for full-frame E-mount, covering 24-70mm at a constant f/2.8. It has a dust and moisture resistant design and no built-in stabilization.