Minolta AF 24mm f/2.8 vs Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | AF 24mm f/2.8 | 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Minolta | Rokinon |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 1985 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 8 | n/a |
| Af motor | screw-drive | n/a |
| Elements | 8 | n/a |
| Weight g | 215 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | n/a |
| Length mm | 44.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | n/a |
Minolta AF 24mm f/2.8
This 24mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Minolta fits Sony A mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony A mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass and aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.