Tamron E 24mm F2.8 vs Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC

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

Tamron · 2019

Pick the Tamron E 24mm F2.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 375 g lighter (215 g vs 590 g)
You want autofocus (OSD): the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC is manual focus only
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.25 m

Pick the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC if

You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron E 24mm F2.8 and the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC
	Tamron E 24mm F2.8	Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC
Brand	Tamron	Rokinon
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/1.4 2 stops faster
Weight	215 g lighter	590 g
Length	64 mm	not listed
Diameter	73 mm slimmer	83 mm
Filter thread	67 mm	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.12 m closer	0.25 m
Max magnification	0.5×	not listed
Aperture blades	7	not listed
Optical design	10 elements / 9 groups	13 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor	OSD	Manual focus
Weather sealing	Yes	not listed
Released	2019	not listed

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 24mm both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Tamron E 24mm F2.8

The Tamron E 24mm F2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2.8 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC

The Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/1.4 for Sony E mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.